- Benefit
- Pregnancy and childbirth medical expenses (National Happiness Card (국민행복카드)), folic acid and iron supplements, Standard Maternal and Child Health Handbook, Mom-Friendly KTX/SRT discount, medical expenses for teen mothers, maternal and newborn health care support (median income (기준중위소득) 150% or less, etc.), Energy Voucher (for recipients), and more: get guidance on all of them at once and apply in an integrated way
- Who is eligible
- Pregnant women who are Korean nationals as of the application date (apply at the pregnant woman's registered resident address)
- When to apply
- You can apply right after pregnancy is confirmed (usually weeks 5~6).
- How to apply
- Online: Government24 (정부24, www.gov.kr) > One-Stop Service > Mom-Friendly Pregnancy (simple, joint, or financial certificate required). In person: community service center (주민센터) of the eup/myeon/dong at your address, or public health center (보건소) (ID required). Inquiries: 1588-2188, 110
- Important notes
- The application window differs for each service, so apply for the integrated service right after pregnancy confirmation and then apply additionally for services as each stage arrives. Duplicate applications are not allowed (folic acid and iron supplements)
- Note
- The application itself is free. Additional local government services (pregnancy celebration items, parking permits for pregnant women, mother classes, etc.) vary by region. High-risk pregnancy medical expenses, infertility treatment costs, crisis pregnancy counseling, etc. are applied for separately. From June 30, 2026, if the pregnant woman cannot easily apply herself, a family member (spouse, lineal blood relative, sibling, and their spouses) may apply on her behalf (power of attorney and family relation certificate required; based on an Asia Today report).
Based on official sources as of 2026년 10월. Amounts and requirements may change, so please confirm with the official guide before applying.