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City Gas Bill Reduction (도시가스 요금 경감) – Socially Vulnerable Groups: How to Apply, Amount & Eligibility (2026)

Reduction of KRW 18,000-148,000 per month in winter (December-March) and KRW 2,470-9,900 per month in other months (varies by qualification)

This page is a translation of the Korean original and is for reference only. The official Korean guidance is the authoritative source for amounts and conditions, so be sure to confirm on the official website before applying. View Korean original (한국어)

Benefit: For livelihood, housing, medical and education benefit recipients, the near-poverty group, persons with severe disabilities, national merit recipients with disability grades 1-3, independence merit recipients (survivors), and households with 3 or more children. KRW 18,000-148,000 per month in winter and KRW 2,470-9,900 in other months (energy voucher recipients: up to KRW 86,000 in winter).
Who is eligible: Households that meet one of the above qualifications and use city gas
When to apply: Apply anytime (applying before winter begins is recommended)
How to apply: City gas supplier, administrative welfare center (행정복지센터), Regional Patriots and Veterans Affairs Office, or online via Government24 (정부24) and Bokjiro (복지로)
Important notes: Applies after application; check with your supplier about retroactive application
Note: The reduction is adjusted when used together with the Energy Voucher (에너지바우처). Report to your city gas company when you move or your eligibility changes.

Go to the official guide →

Based on official sources as of 2026년 10월. Amounts and requirements may change, so please confirm with the official guide before applying.

Frequently asked questions

City Gas Bill Reduction (도시가스 요금 경감) – Socially Vulnerable Groups: who can receive it?

Households that meet one of the above qualifications and use city gas

City Gas Bill Reduction (도시가스 요금 경감) – Socially Vulnerable Groups: how do I apply?

City gas supplier, administrative welfare center (행정복지센터), Regional Patriots and Veterans Affairs Office, or online via Government24 (정부24) and Bokjiro (복지로)

City Gas Bill Reduction (도시가스 요금 경감) – Socially Vulnerable Groups: how much will I receive?

For livelihood, housing, medical and education benefit recipients, the near-poverty group, persons with severe disabilities, national merit recipients with disability grades 1-3, independence merit recipients (survivors), and households with 3 or more children. KRW 18,000-148,000 per month in winter and KRW 2,470-9,900 in other months (energy voucher recipients: up to KRW 86,000 in winter).

City Gas Bill Reduction (도시가스 요금 경감) – Socially Vulnerable Groups: when can I apply?

Apply anytime (applying before winter begins is recommended)