Yangju City Subsidizes Travel Costs for Children's After-Hours Pediatric Care
Seoul Economic Daily
Last updated: May 18, 2026
The Yangju City Public Health Center in Gyeonggi Province is implementing a new transportation support program to improve access to healthcare for children. This initiative specifically targets young children in areas with limited pediatric clinic availability, aiming to reduce the burden of travel for medical appointments.
- The program offers financial assistance of up to 100,000 Korean Won per person annually to cover round-trip transportation costs for children aged 13 and under. This support is crucial for families residing in rural areas of Yangju City, where pediatric healthcare facilities are scarce.
- The primary objective is to ensure that children in underserved regions can receive necessary medical attention without significant financial or logistical barriers. By subsidizing transportation, the city aims to increase healthcare utilization among this vulnerable population.
- Eligibility for the program is restricted to children aged 13 or younger. The financial aid is capped at 100,000 Won per individual per year, intended to reimburse expenses incurred for traveling to and from medical appointments at pediatric clinics.
- This policy directly addresses the disparity in healthcare access between urban and rural areas, recognizing the challenges faced by families in reaching specialized medical services. The initiative is a proactive measure to enhance child health outcomes in Yangju City.
