'74-year-old' former Cheon Ho-sik-pum (CEO) "Paid 12.2 million won for third child's birth... Total 900 million won donated for low birth rate support" ('Ask the Buddha')

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A 74-year-old businessman who has been donating his personal fortune to address the low birth rate issue expressed his concerns about South Korea's future through a broadcast.

On the 27th, the KBS Joy variety program 'Ask the Buddha' featured former Cheonho Foods Kim Yeong-sik (CEO), known for a famous advertising slogan in the past, as a guest. Kim (CEO) said, "I came here worried about South Korea's future," and revealed his dilemma: "I am currently providing support to solve the low birth rate problem, and I want to help more people."

_NAME_0_ emphasized the seriousness of the current low birth rate situation in South Korea, stating, "There are no first-graders this year, so 200 schools nationwide could not hold enrollment ceremonies," and added, "Without the sound of children crying, there is no future for South Korea."

When asked about the reason for his interest in the low birth rate issue, he explained, "I have been concerned about this for 20 years. We have been paying 12.2 million won for each third child born to company employees, and we have also delivered 2 million won to families with three children whose faces we do not know. To date, we have donated a total of 900 million won." He added, "We are continuing the support project in the names of donors, receiving support from companies in the Busan region."

In response, Seo Jang-hoon offered his opinion, saying, "Raising the first child must not be difficult for a second child to be born," and emphasized the need for tangible benefits that people can feel. Lee Su-geun then asked __NAME_0_ about his future goals. __NAME_1_ stated his ambition, saying, "I want to help all mothers in the future."

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