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Gwangju Birth Celebration Sangsaeng Card (former Gwangju Metropolitan City program, 출생가정 축하 상생카드): How to Apply, Amount & Eligibility (2026)

KRW 500,000 per newborn (Gwangju Sangsaeng Card)

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)

Who is eligible
The person responsible for the birth registration has been continuously registered as a resident and living in Gwangju since 3 months before the birth date
When to apply
For a first child, apply from birth (age 0); for a second or later child, apply from the day the child turns 1
How to apply
In-person application at the community service center (행정복지센터) of your neighborhood (dong)
Important notes
Check the city's announcement for the application deadline
Note
Covers children born on or after 2025-01-01. Families with a second or later child born in 2025 are also included among 2026 recipients (2026 program changes). How far the benefit applies and whether it will be unified after the launch of the Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City on 2026-07-01 needs to be confirmed.
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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

Gwangju Birth Celebration Sangsaeng Card (former Gwangju Metropolitan City program, 출생가정 축하 상생카드): who can receive it?

The person responsible for the birth registration has been continuously registered as a resident and living in Gwangju since 3 months before the birth date

Gwangju Birth Celebration Sangsaeng Card (former Gwangju Metropolitan City program, 출생가정 축하 상생카드): how do I apply?

In-person application at the community service center (행정복지센터) of your neighborhood (dong)

Gwangju Birth Celebration Sangsaeng Card (former Gwangju Metropolitan City program, 출생가정 축하 상생카드): how much will I receive?

KRW 500,000 per newborn (Gwangju Sangsaeng Card)

Gwangju Birth Celebration Sangsaeng Card (former Gwangju Metropolitan City program, 출생가정 축하 상생카드): when can I apply?

For a first child, apply from birth (age 0); for a second or later child, apply from the day the child turns 1