Gyeonggi-do Economic Science Promotion Agency Receives Governor's Commendation for Population Policy Merit

The Gyeonggi-do Economic Science Promotion Agency received the Governor's Commendation for Population Policy Merit at the 2026 Population Day ceremony held at Dasan Hall in the Gyeonggi Provincial Government complex on July 8, in recognition of its active promotion of family-friendly policies to address demographic changes such as low birth rates and population aging.

This commendation was awarded in recognition of the agency's contributions to addressing low birth rates, including comprehensive support throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and childrearing, as well as efforts to foster a culture of work-life balance.

The agency has incorporated family-friendly policies throughout its operations and has implemented various measures to reduce the burden of childbirth and childcare for its employees.

In particular, in 2011, it became the first public institution in Gyeonggi-do to open a workplace daycare center, leading the establishment of childcare infrastructure.

Currently, the agency operates joint workplace daycare centers in both Gwanggyo and Pangyo Techno Valley, providing care not only for the children of its own employees but also for those of workers at nearby small and venture businesses.

The Gyeonggi-do Economic Science Promotion Agency continues to ensure stable access to joint workplace daycare centers and is also working to address childcare gaps in local industrial sites.

The agency has also continued to expand its support systems for childbirth and childcare. Since last year, it has increased childbirth congratulatory payments for employees and introduced the new "GBSA Welcome Baby" package to strengthen support in the early stages after childbirth.

Gyeonggi-do Economic Science Promotion Agency received the Governor's Commendation for Population Policy Service at the Population Day Ceremony on the 8th. Provided by Gyeonggi-do Economic Science Promotion Agency

Additionally, it has established a childbirth- and childcare-friendly organizational culture by instituting benefits such as paternity leave, infertility treatment leave, and reduced working hours during pregnancy and childcare periods.

These efforts have produced tangible results. In May of last year, an employee of the agency gave birth to a sixth child, creating a family with six children. This became a notable example of overcoming low birth rates, with the Governor of Gyeonggi Province visiting in person to offer encouragement.

The Gyeonggi-do Economic Science Promotion Agency plans to further expand support across all stages of pregnancy, childbirth, and childcare. By continuously strengthening the operation of joint workplace daycare centers and family-friendly policies, it will promote a culture of work-life balance. Through these efforts, the agency aims to continue its role as a leading public institution in Gyeonggi-do's population policy.

Hyeon-gon Kim, President of the Gyeonggi-do Economic Science Promotion Agency, stated, "We have spared no effort in providing institutional support based on the belief that pregnancy, childbirth, and childcare are responsibilities not just for individuals but for organizations and society as a whole," adding, "We will continue to expand our family-friendly organizational culture and strive to become a leading public institution in Gyeonggi-do's population policy."

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