Premier Cho Jung-tai has unveiled a package of family support measures as
part of ongoing government policies to address the island's declining birth
rate.

The latest package of incentives includes expanded parental leave and housing
tax incentives for parents.

According to Cho, the government will be introducing a "0-to-18 full support"
policy covering childbirth, child-rearing and education and the overall plan
is expected to be submitted for Cabinet approval on May 28.

Under the proposal, the government will provide support through increased
subsidies, reduced financial burdens, greater workplace flexibility and
expanded caregiving services, with the aim of creating a more family-friendly
environment.

The premier says one of the key measures will expand the current parental
leave system by extending eligibility to parents of children up to 6 years
old, up from the current age limit of 3.

He also says the government will introduce housing tax incentives for
families raising children and review regulations governing marriage leave,
maternity leave and paternity leave with the aim of encouraging parents to
share caregiving responsibilities.