South Korea President Lee reviews multicultural family support policies

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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has called for a review of specific policies regarding multicultural family support to address concerns over potential reverse discrimination. While affirming the necessity of supporting multicultural families, Lee stated that the general principle of support does not justify specific policies that are unreasonable or create unfair advantages over domestic households.

The controversy stems from preferential treatment in certain public services, such as priority access to government-run postpartum care centers and additional points for daycare admissions. Lee noted that while cultural adaptation and bilingual support should be strengthened, policies that grant priority over local citizens need re-examination.

The Blue House indicated it will consider amending the enforcement decree of the Maternal and Child Health Act to ensure more rational and fair criteria for accessing such facilities. President Lee emphasized that sensitive policy issues should be resolved through open public debate rather than being decided behind closed doors, warning that defending flawed policies simply to maintain partisan stances can worsen social problems.

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[● 3 SOURCES] President Lee Jae-myung acknowledges the necessity of supporting multicultural families. www.christiandaily.co.kr · biz.heraldcorp.com · www.newstomato.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Lee called for public discussion on sensitive policy issues instead of closed-door decision-making. www.christiandaily.co.kr · biz.heraldcorp.com · www.newstomato.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Specific multicultural support policies that cause reverse discrimination should be corrected. www.christiandaily.co.kr · biz.heraldcorp.com · www.newstomato.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The President will review whether preferential treatment for multicultural families in local government programs is necessary. www.christiandaily.co.kr · biz.heraldcorp.com