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Sejong Birth Celebration Payment (출생축하금): How to Apply, Amount & Eligibility (2026)

One-time KRW 1,200,000 per newborn (local currency Yeominjeon)

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
Father or mother of a newborn whose birth was registered in Sejong, who has been continuously registered and living in Sejong since 3 months before the birth date, or who has lived continuously in Sejong for at least 3 months including the birth date
When to apply
Apply for payment within 6 months after the birth registration; paid on the 25th of the month following the month of application
How to apply
Apply on Government24 (정부24) by searching 'Sejong City Birth Celebration Payment' (세종시 출산축하금), or visit the eup/myeon/dong office (integrated birth service application form, birth certificate and family relations certificate, ID)
Important notes
Within 6 months after the birth registration
Note
On Government24 (정부24), you must apply separately for the 'Sejong City Birth Celebration Payment' in addition to the 'Happy Birth Integrated Service' (행복출산 통합서비스); ticking the integrated service alone does not process this application. When registering the birth online, apply 2 to 3 days later.
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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

Sejong Birth Celebration Payment (출생축하금): who can receive it?

Father or mother of a newborn whose birth was registered in Sejong, who has been continuously registered and living in Sejong since 3 months before the birth date, or who has lived continuously in Sejong for at least 3 months including the birth date

Sejong Birth Celebration Payment (출생축하금): how do I apply?

Apply on Government24 (정부24) by searching 'Sejong City Birth Celebration Payment' (세종시 출산축하금), or visit the eup/myeon/dong office (integrated birth service application form, birth certificate and family relations certificate, ID)

Sejong Birth Celebration Payment (출생축하금): how much will I receive?

One-time KRW 1,200,000 per newborn (local currency Yeominjeon)

Sejong Birth Celebration Payment (출생축하금): when can I apply?

Apply for payment within 6 months after the birth registration; paid on the 25th of the month following the month of application