- Benefit
- Women's in vitro fertilization: unlimited, up to KRW 1,500,000 per attempt; artificial insemination: unlimited, up to KRW 400,000 per attempt (doctor's opinion required when exceeding the number covered by national health insurance). Men's sperm extraction up to 3 times and varicocelectomy once, KRW 1,000,000 each. Herbal medicine infertility treatment (herbal medicine, acupuncture, moxibustion) KRW 1,200,000 per person (living in the province for at least 6 months)
- Who is eligible
- Infertile couples living in Gyeongbuk (herbal medicine infertility treatment requires living in the province for at least 6 months)
- When to apply
- After an infertility diagnosis
- How to apply
- Inquire at the public health center (보건소) of your city/county. Responsible office: Gyeongbuk Low Birthrate Response Policy Division 054-880-4668/4669
- Important notes
- Check the annual program announcement
- Note
- Based on the Gyeongbuk Province page on policies for overcoming low birthrate. Germ cell cryopreservation is also supported separately: KRW 2,000,000 for women and KRW 300,000 for men.
Based on official sources as of 2026년 10월. Amounts and requirements may change, so please confirm with the official guide before applying.