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Vocational Training for Persons with Disabilities (Training Allowance, Transportation and Meal Costs) (장애인 직업능력개발훈련): How to Apply, Amount & Eligibility (2026)

Free training at the Corporation's training institutions dedicated to persons with disabilities + training participation allowance up to KRW 200,000 per month, transportation KRW 50,000, meals KRW 66,000

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: Persons with disabilities aged 15 or older (full age) can train at the Vocational Development Institutes (6), Digital Training Centers (13) and Training Centers for Persons with Developmental Disabilities (19) (courses of 300, 600 or 1,200 hours). Training participation allowance up to KRW 200,000 per month (KRW 284,000 when linked to the Employment Success Package), commuting transportation costs up to KRW 50,000 per month, and meal costs up to KRW 66,000 per month (KRW 3,300 per day).
Who is eligible: Persons with disabilities aged 15 or older (full age) who wish to receive training (those who pass the admission procedure)
When to apply: Year-round (recruitment notices by course)
How to apply: Apply at a regional headquarters (branch) of the Korea Employment Agency for Persons with Disabilities (한국장애인고용공단) or at a Vocational Development Institute. 1588-1519 / www.kead.or.kr
Important notes: Check the admission schedule for each course.
Note: Participation in the Employment Success Package is recommended (not mandatory). The allowance is paid once a month.

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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

Vocational Training for Persons with Disabilities (Training Allowance, Transportation and Meal Costs) (장애인 직업능력개발훈련): who can receive it?

Persons with disabilities aged 15 or older (full age) who wish to receive training (those who pass the admission procedure)

Vocational Training for Persons with Disabilities (Training Allowance, Transportation and Meal Costs) (장애인 직업능력개발훈련): how do I apply?

Apply at a regional headquarters (branch) of the Korea Employment Agency for Persons with Disabilities (한국장애인고용공단) or at a Vocational Development Institute. 1588-1519 / www.kead.or.kr

Vocational Training for Persons with Disabilities (Training Allowance, Transportation and Meal Costs) (장애인 직업능력개발훈련): how much will I receive?

Persons with disabilities aged 15 or older (full age) can train at the Vocational Development Institutes (6), Digital Training Centers (13) and Training Centers for Persons with Developmental Disabilities (19) (courses of 300, 600 or 1,200 hours). Training participation allowance up to KRW 200,000 per month (KRW 284,000 when linked to the Employment Success Package), commuting transportation costs up to KRW 50,000 per month, and meal costs up to KRW 66,000 per month (KRW 3,300 per day).

Vocational Training for Persons with Disabilities (Training Allowance, Transportation and Meal Costs) (장애인 직업능력개발훈련): when can I apply?

Year-round (recruitment notices by course)