University Gives 5 Million Won to Staff Who Had Children… Dongseo University Holds 'Birth Celebration' Event

"Children of faculty and staff are also part of the university family!"

A generous event awarding 5 million KRW congratulatory money to faculty and staff who have given birth was held at Dongseo University (President Jang Je-guk).

Dongseo University held a special segment at the faculty and staff training session on the 20th, saying "Welcome to the new Dongseo family," to express congratulations and gratitude to faculty and staff who have given birth.

Jang Je-guk, President of Dongseo University (center), is presenting a childbirth congratulatory gift to faculty and staff.

Since last year, the university has planned this lively event. Starting in 2023, 5 million KRW congratulatory money per child will be given to four children born to faculty and staff. The total 20 million KRW for this birth congratulatory fund was prepared from the university welfare fund.

The event, held under the slogan "Together we nurture, together we grow?the hope of Dongseo University," included ▲ screening of the video "Introducing the new Dongseo family" ▲ reading of thank-you letters from Dongseo University faculty and staff ▲ and presentation of the birth congratulatory money.

President Jang Je-guk said, "The way to prevent the low birthrate phenomenon starts with a community that all together takes interest in and welcomes the precious children born," adding, "I am very pleased to welcome the new Dongseo family."

A university official said, "In 2022, South Korea's total fertility rate was 0.78, ranking last among OECD countries for ten consecutive years," and added, "I hope a culture that celebrates childbirth will be created not only in universities but everywhere."

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