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Seoul to provide lunch for 4,000 students during summer break

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Seoul will offer lunch and programs for about 4,000 elementary school students during the summer break for a fee of 10,000 won per week.
  • The 'Seoul I Dundeun Han Kki' program provides lunch, nutrition education, and play activities for children aged 6-12.
  • Priority registration goes to families with childcare concerns, followed by a first-come, first-served basis.

Seoul is launching a new program to support elementary school students during their summer vacation. The 'Seoul I Dundeun Han Kki' initiative will provide lunch, nutrition education, and play programs for approximately 4,000 children aged 6 to 12.

The program is designed as an additional two-hour service separate from the regular care provided at regional children's centers and neighborhood care centers. It will run for five weekly sessions from July 20 to August 21.

Participation costs 10,000 won for a full week (five weekdays). The program is open to all regardless of income. However, priority will be given to children from households with potential childcare gaps during the break, such as dual-income or single-parent families. For applicants with similar conditions, registration order will determine selection.

Registration opens two Wednesdays before each session begins. Applications for the first session open on June 8. Interested parents can register through a dedicated page on the 'Our Neighborhood Care Portal' (umppa.seoul.go.kr/icare).

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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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