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The president posted a message on Parents' Day stating the government will share responsibility for raising children and supporting parents in old age. The statement outlined plans including community care services, creation of 1.15 million jobs for the elderly and pension revisions. The message emphasized reducing burdens on parents to advance the country.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewThe president vowed Friday to build a nation where the state shares the responsibility of parents and supports their well-being in old age. The message was posted on Facebook to mark Parents' Day. The president wrote that becoming a father of two children taught him a parent "carries the worlds" of their children on their backs.
"The more we lessen the burdens of life that are placed on parents' shoulders, the more the Republic of Korea can step forward to become a truly advanced nation," the post stated. It was addressed to all parents. "From now on, we will take better care of parents' lives and further expand practical measures to support them," the president said.
The statement called for creation of a "nation where the people are happy" that does not rely on parents' one-sided sacrifices but instead has the state and community jointly take responsibility for bringing up children.
The president listed administration plans to ensure a healthy and active life for senior citizens. These include introducing local community care services, creating 1.15 million jobs for the elderly and revising the pension system. "Parents who have dedicated themselves their entire lives should be able to enjoy their later lives without worries," the message said.
" The president spoke during a meeting with senior aides at Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul the previous day.
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