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Additional Child-Rearing Allowance for Single Parents (Unmarried, Grandparent-Grandchild and Young) (한부모 추가 아동양육비): How to Apply, Amount & Eligibility (2026)

Additional KRW 100,000 per month for children aged 5 or younger, etc. (KRW 330,000 per month for unmarried parents and grandparent-grandchild families; raised from KRW 50,000 to KRW 100,000 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: Added on top of the basic child-rearing allowance (KRW 230,000 per month). An additional KRW 100,000 per month per child is paid for children aged 5 or younger in grandparent-grandchild families and of unmarried single parents aged 35 or older, and for children of young single parents (aged 25-34) (raised in 2026: from KRW 280,000 to KRW 330,000 per month). Income criterion is 65% or less of median income. Because eligibility is described differently in different materials, check at your eup/myeon/dong.
Who is eligible: Among single parents at 65% or less of median income: children aged 5 or younger of unmarried parents (aged 35 or older) and grandparent-grandchild families, and young single parents (aged 25-34)
When to apply: Year-round (together with the basic child-rearing allowance application)
How to apply: Community service center (주민센터) or Bokjiro (복지로, bokjiro.go.kr). Family counseling 1577-4206
Important notes: The additional amount ends when the child is over 5 (varies by source for young single parents)
Note: Added automatically for recipients of the basic child-rearing allowance. A separate application is often not needed.

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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

Additional Child-Rearing Allowance for Single Parents (Unmarried, Grandparent-Grandchild and Young) (한부모 추가 아동양육비): who can receive it?

Among single parents at 65% or less of median income: children aged 5 or younger of unmarried parents (aged 35 or older) and grandparent-grandchild families, and young single parents (aged 25-34)

Additional Child-Rearing Allowance for Single Parents (Unmarried, Grandparent-Grandchild and Young) (한부모 추가 아동양육비): how do I apply?

Community service center (주민센터) or Bokjiro (복지로, bokjiro.go.kr). Family counseling 1577-4206

Additional Child-Rearing Allowance for Single Parents (Unmarried, Grandparent-Grandchild and Young) (한부모 추가 아동양육비): how much will I receive?

Added on top of the basic child-rearing allowance (KRW 230,000 per month). An additional KRW 100,000 per month per child is paid for children aged 5 or younger in grandparent-grandchild families and of unmarried single parents aged 35 or older, and for children of young single parents (aged 25-34) (raised in 2026: from KRW 280,000 to KRW 330,000 per month). Income criterion is 65% or less of median income. Because eligibility is described differently in different materials, check at your eup/myeon/dong.

Additional Child-Rearing Allowance for Single Parents (Unmarried, Grandparent-Grandchild and Young) (한부모 추가 아동양육비): when can I apply?

Year-round (together with the basic child-rearing allowance application)