Article 1 (Purpose) The purpose of this Ordinance is to set forth the matters necessary to support multi-child families in order to address issues associated with the low birth rate and to create social conditions conducive to raising children.

Article 2 (Definition) Under this Ordinance, "multi-child family" refers to a family that is rearing two or more children whom they have sired themselves or adopted (Provided, however, that at least one of the children is aged 18 years or younger). <Amended on Dec. 29, 2023>

Article 2-2 (Relationship to Other Ordinances of Seoul Government) Except where otherwise provided in other ordinances, all assistance and support for multi-child families shall be governed by this Ordinance.
[This Article Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 7622, Dec. 29, 2023]

Article 3 (Responsibilities of Mayor) The Mayor of the Seoul Metropolitan Government (hereinafter referred to as the "Mayor") shall establish and promote policies designed to assist and support multi-child families with regard to housing, education, employment, business start-ups, cultural and leisure activities, and shall endeavor to reduce the such families' difficulties in raising their children.

Article 4 (Eligibility for Support) The Mayor may provide support to multi-child families who reside within Seoul Metropolitan City and whose resident registration is listed with Seoul Metropolitan City (hereinafter referred to as the "City").

Article 5 (Support for Multi-Child Families) The Mayor may implement the following matters within the available budget to support multi-child families: <Amended on May. 22, 2023>
1. 1. Exemption from or reduction of such fees as admission fees and usage fees for multi-child families who use the City's public facilities;
2. Support for the supply of housing and housing stability;
3. Support for childrearing, childcare, and education, etc.;
4. Support for health care, medical treatment, welfare, and transportation costs, etc.;
5. Discounts on public utilities;
6. Other matters deemed necessary by the Mayor to assist multi-child families.

Article 6 (Operation of Policy Advisory Group for Multi-Child Families) The Mayor may operate a policy advisory group for multi-child families to receive advice and recommendations on important matters pertaining to the development and implementation of policies for supporting multi-child families.

Article 7 (Fact-Finding Surveys) (1) The Mayor may conduct a fact-finding survey to identify and analyze the status of multi-child families and demand for the relevant policies.
(2) The Mayor may entrust the implementation of a fact-finding survey under paragraph (1) to a corporation, specialized institution, etc.

Article 8 (Enforcement Rule) Matters necessary for the enforcement of this Ordinance shall be prescribed by the enforcement rules of the Seoul Metropolitan Government.

Addendum <No. 9045, Dec. 29, 2023>
This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.