Daewoo Construction expands maternity and childcare support to combat low birth rate (ChosunBiz/11 Dec 2024)

ChosunBiz reports that Daewoo Engineering & Construction has enhanced parental and childcare benefits to address South Korea's low birth rate. Measures include early adoption of expanded infertility leave, increased childbirth allowances, full delivery cost coverage, and a 30% rise in childcare subsidies. Other policies include flexible working hours, paid birthday leave for children under 12, and the new "1+1 parental leave" system, granting extra paid leave for employees extending maternity or paternity leave with annual leave.