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Disability Pension (Basic Benefit and Supplementary Benefit, 장애인연금): How to Apply, Amount & Eligibility (2026)

Up to KRW 439,700 per month (basic benefit KRW 349,700 + supplementary benefit KRW 30,000-90,000), paid on the 20th of each month

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: 2026 basic benefit KRW 349,700 + supplementary benefit. Ages 18-64: living and medical benefit recipients KRW 439,700 / housing and education benefit recipients and near-poverty group KRW 429,700 / above the near-poverty level KRW 379,700. Selection criterion (recognized income): KRW 1,400,000 for a single person and KRW 2,240,000 for a couple. If both spouses receive it, each basic benefit is reduced by 20%. For those 65 or older, the basic benefit stops and is converted to the Basic Pension (기초연금) (separate application).
Who is eligible: Persons aged 18 or over with severe disabilities under the Disability Pension Act (formerly grades 1 and 2, grade 3 with multiple disabilities) whose own and spouse's recognized income is at or below the selection criterion
When to apply: Apply any time; paid retroactively from the month of application, deposited on the 20th of each month
How to apply: In person at the community service center (주민센터) of your eup/myeon/dong, or online at Bokjiro (복지로, www.bokjiro.go.kr) → city/county/district investigation → decision. Inquiries: 129
Important notes: Most people need a disability severity reassessment (those aged 65 or over and those assessed by the Service after 2017.4.1 are exempt). Payment starts from the month of application, so apply without delay. Upon turning 65, apply separately for the Basic Pension (기초연금).
Note: Excluded from the income calculation for basic livelihood security, and a seizure-protected account is possible. Students with severe disabilities aged 18-20 must choose between this and the Child Disability Allowance. Expanding to single grade-3 disabilities is a 2027 proposal (not finalized).

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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

Disability Pension (Basic Benefit and Supplementary Benefit, 장애인연금): who can receive it?

Persons aged 18 or over with severe disabilities under the Disability Pension Act (formerly grades 1 and 2, grade 3 with multiple disabilities) whose own and spouse's recognized income is at or below the selection criterion

Disability Pension (Basic Benefit and Supplementary Benefit, 장애인연금): how do I apply?

In person at the community service center (주민센터) of your eup/myeon/dong, or online at Bokjiro (복지로, www.bokjiro.go.kr) → city/county/district investigation → decision. Inquiries: 129

Disability Pension (Basic Benefit and Supplementary Benefit, 장애인연금): how much will I receive?

2026 basic benefit KRW 349,700 + supplementary benefit. Ages 18-64: living and medical benefit recipients KRW 439,700 / housing and education benefit recipients and near-poverty group KRW 429,700 / above the near-poverty level KRW 379,700. Selection criterion (recognized income): KRW 1,400,000 for a single person and KRW 2,240,000 for a couple. If both spouses receive it, each basic benefit is reduced by 20%. For those 65 or older, the basic benefit stops and is converted to the Basic Pension (기초연금) (separate application).

Disability Pension (Basic Benefit and Supplementary Benefit, 장애인연금): when can I apply?

Apply any time; paid retroactively from the month of application, deposited on the 20th of each month