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Child Disability Allowance (장애아동수당): How to Apply, Amount & Eligibility (2026)

Up to KRW 220,000 per month (severe, living/medical benefits), mild KRW 110,000 per month, severe in housing/education benefit or near-poverty group KRW 170,000

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
Basic livelihood recipients and near-poverty group among registered children with disabilities under 18. Severe (formerly grades 1, 2 and 3 with multiple disabilities): living/medical KRW 220,000, housing/education/near-poverty KRW 170,000, protective facility KRW 90,000. Mild (formerly grades 3-6): living/medical/housing/education/near-poverty KRW 110,000, protective facility KRW 30,000. Students aged 18-20 until the month of graduation.
Who is eligible
Registered children with disabilities under 18 (including students aged 18-20) who are basic livelihood recipients or in the near-poverty group
When to apply
Apply any time, deposited on the 20th of each month
How to apply
Community service center (주민센터) of your eup/myeon/dong or online at Bokjiro (복지로) → city/county/district investigation → decision. Applications can be made at any eup/myeon/dong nationwide. 129
Important notes
Reassessment is not required for mild applications but is for severe ones. Payment starts from the month of application, so apply promptly.
Note
Severe students aged 18-20 cannot receive this together with the Disability Pension (choose one). Applying under the severe category requires a disability reassessment (those newly registered after 2010.1 are exempt).
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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

Child Disability Allowance (장애아동수당): who can receive it?

Registered children with disabilities under 18 (including students aged 18-20) who are basic livelihood recipients or in the near-poverty group

Child Disability Allowance (장애아동수당): how do I apply?

Community service center (주민센터) of your eup/myeon/dong or online at Bokjiro (복지로) → city/county/district investigation → decision. Applications can be made at any eup/myeon/dong nationwide. 129

Child Disability Allowance (장애아동수당): how much will I receive?

Basic livelihood recipients and near-poverty group among registered children with disabilities under 18. Severe (formerly grades 1, 2 and 3 with multiple disabilities): living/medical KRW 220,000, housing/education/near-poverty KRW 170,000, protective facility KRW 90,000. Mild (formerly grades 3-6): living/medical/housing/education/near-poverty KRW 110,000, protective facility KRW 30,000. Students aged 18-20 until the month of graduation.

Child Disability Allowance (장애아동수당): when can I apply?

Apply any time, deposited on the 20th of each month