Seoul's Filipino carer program, facing transition to private management, sparks debate over costs and labor rights.

Seoul's Filipino carer program, aimed at easing childcare burdens amid South Korea's declining birth rate, faces uncertainty as it transitions to private sector management. Initially launched as a six-month pilot, the program did not expand due to lukewarm responses and cost concerns. Private companies plan to manage the service, sparking worries about increased fees. The debate over carer wages and labor rights has intensified as the city government prepares support systems for families struggling with childcare costs.

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