Seoul provides subsidy for pregnant women, including foreigners

The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Wednesday it is providing an annual subsidy of 240,000 won ($160) for buying eco-friendly agricultural products to pregnant women residing in the South Korean capital. Starting July 1, the subsidy will be provided to 29,200 women, a figure based on the number of births in Seoul throughout 2025. Pregnant women — Koreans and foreign nationals alike — and those who gave birth since Jan. 1, 2025, will be entitled to the benefits. Applicants can submit related d

By The Korea Herald