- Who is eligible
- Children whose birth has been registered and who have been assigned a resident registration number (born on or after Jan. 1, 2024). No income or asset requirements.
- When to apply
- You can apply once a resident registration number is assigned after birth registration. For children born on or after Jan. 1, 2024, apply within 2 years of the birth date (resident registration date); the usage deadline is also 2 years from the birth date.
- How to apply
- Apply online at Bokjiro (복지로, www.bokjiro.go.kr) or Government24 (정부24, www.gov.kr), or visit the eup/myeon/dong administrative and welfare center (행정복지센터) at the child's resident registration address. Can be applied for at the same time through the Happy Birth One-Stop Service (행복출산 원스톱서비스).
- Important notes
- Even if you apply late, the usage deadline is 2 years from the birth date, so the later you apply, the shorter the usable period. Some business types such as entertainment, gambling, leisure, and duty-free shops cannot be used (media reports say postpartum care centers can be used, but whether they are affiliated must be confirmed). For children born on or after July 1, 2027, it will be replaced by the Welcome Child Grant (아이맞이지원금) (see the separate item).
- Note
- The amount shown is for a first child (KRW 3,000,000 for a second child or more). Not income-tested. Can be received together with the Parental Benefit (부모급여) and Child Allowance (아동수당). Additional payments for regions (non-metropolitan areas) in 2026 could not be confirmed in official sources. Any balance left unused by the expiry date is forfeited.
Based on official sources as of 2026년 10월. Amounts and requirements may change, so please confirm with the official guide before applying.