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Child-Rearing Allowance for Single-Parent Families (한부모가족 아동양육비): How to Apply, Amount & Eligibility (2026)

KRW 230,000 per month per child under 18 (income at or below 65% of median income; expanded from 63% to 65% in 2026)

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)

Benefit: Single-parent and grandparent-grandchild families. KRW 230,000 per month per child under 18 (under 22 if enrolled in high school). Recognized income at or below 65% of median income (기준중위소득) (2026 monthly: KRW 2,730,000 for 2 persons, KRW 3,480,000 for 3 persons, KRW 4,220,000 for 4 persons; 30% deduction applied to earned and business income). The 63-65% bracket is newly eligible in 2026 (KRW 2,760,000 per year). School supplies fee of KRW 100,000 per year and facility living subsidy of KRW 100,000 per month are separate.
Who is eligible: Single-parent and grandparent-grandchild families raising a child under 18 (full age) whose recognized income is at or below 65% of median income
When to apply: Year-round
How to apply: Visit the community service center (주민센터, administrative welfare center) or apply via Bokjiro (복지로, bokjiro.go.kr). Family counseling 1577-4206
Important notes: Decided after an income and asset investigation following application. Ends when the child turns 18 (under 22 if enrolled in high school)
Note: A separate item from the additional child-rearing allowance and support for teenage single parents. Decided after an income and asset (vehicle, etc.) investigation; check at your eup/myeon/dong for overlap with other welfare benefits and how income is counted.

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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

Child-Rearing Allowance for Single-Parent Families (한부모가족 아동양육비): who can receive it?

Single-parent and grandparent-grandchild families raising a child under 18 (full age) whose recognized income is at or below 65% of median income

Child-Rearing Allowance for Single-Parent Families (한부모가족 아동양육비): how do I apply?

Visit the community service center (주민센터, administrative welfare center) or apply via Bokjiro (복지로, bokjiro.go.kr). Family counseling 1577-4206

Child-Rearing Allowance for Single-Parent Families (한부모가족 아동양육비): how much will I receive?

Single-parent and grandparent-grandchild families. KRW 230,000 per month per child under 18 (under 22 if enrolled in high school). Recognized income at or below 65% of median income (기준중위소득) (2026 monthly: KRW 2,730,000 for 2 persons, KRW 3,480,000 for 3 persons, KRW 4,220,000 for 4 persons; 30% deduction applied to earned and business income). The 63-65% bracket is newly eligible in 2026 (KRW 2,760,000 per year). School supplies fee of KRW 100,000 per year and facility living subsidy of KRW 100,000 per month are separate.

Child-Rearing Allowance for Single-Parent Families (한부모가족 아동양육비): when can I apply?

Year-round