child protection Archives | Be Korea-savvy
Investing in child protection could save world economy $7 trillion a year, says new campaign ahead of G20 Summit

Investing in child protection could save world economy $7 trillion a year, says new campaign ahead of G20 Summit

The Brave Movement, a global network of survivors and allies fighting to end violence against children, launches its “3rd Richest Nation campaign”, highlighting the enormous economic cost of childhood violence. A world without violence against children would be $7 trillion richer. Johannesburg, South Africa, Nov. 06, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) – On Friday, 7 November 2025, in [...]

Municipal Gov’ts to Assume Direct Responsibility for Child Protection

Municipal Gov’ts to Assume Direct Responsibility for Child Protection

SEOUL, Sept. 29 (Korea Bizwire) — Starting from next month, municipal governments in South Korea will assume direct responsibility for making decisions on whether or not to place children who need protection due to parental absences or abuse in care facilities after consulting with them. The Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Ministry of [...]