'Gap care' for elementary school children during the holidays — lunch and dinner at 2,500 care centres from July 27
Source material is a Korean government announcement (in Korean).
From July 27, the Ministry of Health and Welfare is running a 'gap care' scheme that provides lunch and dinner to elementary school children during the holidays at 2,500 care centres nationwide.
Key facts
| When | Initially running over the summer holidays, from July 27 to the third week of August |
|---|---|
| Who it is for | Elementary school children with a gap in care (children who do not use care during term time can also apply) |
| Participating centres | 2,500 of the 5,600 after-school community care facilities nationwide (1,500 gap care centres and 1,000 lunch care centres) |
| Fees | 2,000 won a day, up to 10,000 won a week (recipients of basic livelihood security and people in the near-poor bracket are exempt) |
| Applying and enquiries | From July 27, contact a designated centre or the nationwide advice line 1522-1318 |
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On July 13, the Ministry of Health and Welfare announced a 'gap care' (틈새돌봄) scheme running only during the school holidays from July 27, to close care gaps for elementary school children over the summer break. Of about 5,600 after-school community care facilities nationwide, 2,500 will take part, and children who do not use care classes during term time can also attend if they apply in advance. Centres may charge up to 2,000 won a day and a maximum of 10,000 won a week, and recipients of basic livelihood security and people in the near-poor bracket are exempt.
Summaries below are factual notes based on government announcements and primary sources — not evaluations or opinions.
FAQ
Who can use gap care?
It is for elementary school children with a gap in care, and children who do not use a community child centre (지역아동센터) or a Dahamkke care centre (다함께돌봄센터) during term time can also attend if they apply in advance.
How much does it cost?
Centres may charge up to 2,000 won a day and a maximum of 10,000 won a week, and recipients of basic livelihood security and people in the near-poor bracket are exempt from the fee.