전국 공공시설에 무료 생리대…병사 단체 상해보험 도입

The government plans to expand free menstrual pads at key public facilities nationwide next year, alongside the introduction of a soldiers' collective injury insurance plan, as confirmed in the 2027 budget proposal. The budget for this initiative, set at 32 billion won, will increase to 228 billion won in 2024, covering 229 regions across the country.

Meanwhile, an environmental-friendly agricultural product stacking support program for pregnant women, previously targeting 160,000 women, will be extended to 12 months, totaling 48 million won. The related budget has been raised from 158 billion won this year to 314 billion won next year.

A soldiers' injury insurance plan has also been introduced, covering compensation for injuries sustained during military service, with payments varying based on the type and severity of the injury. Upon discharge, individuals will receive free delivery service error insurance for 18 months and a 5,000 won discount coupon for utilizing the delivery app in regional currencies or online gift cards.

The budget for electric vehicle purchase assistance has been increased from 1.6 trillion won this year to 2.1 trillion won next year, representing the highest level ever. The standard purchase subsidy per vehicle remains at 300,000 won, but the volume has been expanded from 30,000 to 43,000 vehicles.

The budget for the "Everyone's Card," which partially reimburses public transportation fees, has been raised from 5,580 billion won this year to 8,652 billion won next year. Additionally, a new type of support for young people aged 13-18 has been established, including the "One-thousand Won Breakfast" for college students, which has been increased from 111 billion to 175 billion won.

Furthermore, support for installing performance infrastructure at major World Cup stadiums in central, eastern, southern, and Jeolla regions has been allocated, amounting to 110 billion won. The government has also provided 261 billion won to install shade structures at outdoor sports facilities to enable activities even in adverse weather conditions.