World · East Asia & Pacific · 3 hrs ago
Jecheon couple has naturally conceived twins for a second year in a row
A couple in Jecheon, South Korea, had twin boys for the second year in a row.
The couple had their first twin boys in February last year and their second set in February this year, with both pregnancies conceived naturally.
Naturally conceiving twins in consecutive years is estimated to happen about once in 100,000 cases.
The rare births have brought attention to the family and to local support for raising children.
The family will receive benefits worth 307.48 million won in total through the time the children turn nine, including a 106 million won childbirth grant from Jecheon City.
A local community group also gave the family eight boxes of diapers and 700,000 won, and the city mayor said support for families with many children would continue.
A couple in Jecheon, South Korea, had naturally conceived twins for the second year in a row.
The couple had their first twin boys in February 2025 and their second pair in February 2026.
Natural conception of twins in consecutive years is estimated to occur about once in 100,000 cases.
The family is eligible for support benefits worth 307.48 million won until the children turn 9.
A local community group gave the family eight boxes of diapers and 700,000 won.
- Who
- Jecheon residents Joo Woo-seong, 34, and Jin Eun-a, 33, and their four children.
- What
- The couple had naturally conceived twin boys in two consecutive years.
- When
- February 2025 and February 2026.
- Where
- Cheongjeon-dong, Jecheon, North Chungcheong Province, South Korea.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The couple had their first twin boys, Si-wan and Si-on.
The couple had their second twin boys, Si-hyeon and Si-hun.
Jecheon City reported the births and the family’s support benefits.
- First twins
- Si-wan and Si-on, born February 2025
- Second twins
- Si-hyeon and Si-hun, born February 2026
- Estimated likelihood
- About 1 in 100,000 for naturally conceived twins in consecutive years
- Community gifts
- Eight boxes of diapers and 700,000 won
- Family support benefits
- 307.48 million won in total until the children turn 9, including a 106 million won childbirth incentive
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What people are saying
The four children, born through a one-in-100,000 miracle, and their family are a great joy and celebration for all of Jecheon.
We will continue to provide practical support that families with many children can feel.