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Seoul-Style Postpartum Care Expense Support (서울형 산후조리경비 지원): How to Apply, Amount & Eligibility (2026)

KRW 1,000,000 for the first child, KRW 1,200,000 for the second, KRW 1,500,000 for the third or more (voucher). For twins or more, the amounts for each child are added together

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
Mothers who have continuously lived in Seoul for 90 days or more as of the application date and whose baby's birth was registered in Seoul. Includes unmarried mothers and foreign mothers
When to apply
Apply within 180 days after childbirth (revised Mar. 30, 2026, previously 60 days)
How to apply
Apply online at Tansaeng Yuga Mongttang Jeongbotong (탄생육아 몽땅정보통, umppa.seoul.go.kr) (verification with your own mobile phone, no proxy application), and a partner card in the mother's name is required. Inquiries: the neighborhood community service center (동주민센터) with jurisdiction
Important notes
Apply within 180 days after childbirth (miscarriage or stillbirth). The voucher usage deadline was revised to 1 year after childbirth
Note
No income criteria. Differentiated for children born on or after Jan. 1, 2026. From July 1, 2026, usable only at partner affiliated stores in Seoul (maternal and newborn health care, medicines and health foods, herbal medicine, postpartum exercise, psychological counseling, etc.). Postpartum care center base fees, hospital bills, cosmetics, and beauty are guided as not usable (based on the former public health center guidance notice).
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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

Seoul-Style Postpartum Care Expense Support (서울형 산후조리경비 지원): who can receive it?

Mothers who have continuously lived in Seoul for 90 days or more as of the application date and whose baby's birth was registered in Seoul. Includes unmarried mothers and foreign mothers

Seoul-Style Postpartum Care Expense Support (서울형 산후조리경비 지원): how do I apply?

Apply online at Tansaeng Yuga Mongttang Jeongbotong (탄생육아 몽땅정보통, umppa.seoul.go.kr) (verification with your own mobile phone, no proxy application), and a partner card in the mother's name is required. Inquiries: the neighborhood community service center (동주민센터) with jurisdiction

Seoul-Style Postpartum Care Expense Support (서울형 산후조리경비 지원): how much will I receive?

KRW 1,000,000 for the first child, KRW 1,200,000 for the second, KRW 1,500,000 for the third or more (voucher). For twins or more, the amounts for each child are added together

Seoul-Style Postpartum Care Expense Support (서울형 산후조리경비 지원): when can I apply?

Apply within 180 days after childbirth (revised Mar. 30, 2026, previously 60 days)