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High-Efficiency Appliance Purchase Support for Vulnerable Groups (취약계층 고효율 가전 구매지원, Refund): How to Apply, Amount & Eligibility (2026)

Refund of 30% (Group A) or 15% (Group B) when buying any of 11 types of Grade 1 appliances, up to KRW 300,000 per household

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: 2026, Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment and Korea Energy Agency: for households receiving the electricity bill welfare discount. Group A (persons with disabilities, merit recipients, basic livelihood recipients, near-poverty group, etc.) 30%; Group B (3 or more children, childbirth within 3 years, households of 5 or more) 15%; limit KRW 300,000 per household. 11 eligible types: TV, air conditioner, refrigerator, washing machine, rice cooker, air purifier, kimchi refrigerator, dehumidifier, vacuum cleaner, dryer, dishwasher. Total vulnerable-group budget KRW 10 billion.
Who is eligible: Households receiving the electricity bill welfare discount
When to apply: Applications open from 2026-02-09 (close when the budget is exhausted; check the official site for the closing date)
How to apply: Vulnerable-group high-efficiency appliance purchase support website (en-ter.co.kr/support/main/main.do); submit proof (photo of the grade label, nameplate, purchase records)
Important notes: May close early if the budget runs out; check purchase timing conditions
Note: Ends when the budget is exhausted. A separate program (40%) exists for small business owners. The 2026 refund program for the general public needs official confirmation. Refund rates by county differ somewhat between press reports -> check the official website.

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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

High-Efficiency Appliance Purchase Support for Vulnerable Groups (취약계층 고효율 가전 구매지원, Refund): who can receive it?

Households receiving the electricity bill welfare discount

High-Efficiency Appliance Purchase Support for Vulnerable Groups (취약계층 고효율 가전 구매지원, Refund): how do I apply?

Vulnerable-group high-efficiency appliance purchase support website (en-ter.co.kr/support/main/main.do); submit proof (photo of the grade label, nameplate, purchase records)

High-Efficiency Appliance Purchase Support for Vulnerable Groups (취약계층 고효율 가전 구매지원, Refund): how much will I receive?

2026, Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment and Korea Energy Agency: for households receiving the electricity bill welfare discount. Group A (persons with disabilities, merit recipients, basic livelihood recipients, near-poverty group, etc.) 30%; Group B (3 or more children, childbirth within 3 years, households of 5 or more) 15%; limit KRW 300,000 per household. 11 eligible types: TV, air conditioner, refrigerator, washing machine, rice cooker, air purifier, kimchi refrigerator, dehumidifier, vacuum cleaner, dryer, dishwasher. Total vulnerable-group budget KRW 10 billion.

High-Efficiency Appliance Purchase Support for Vulnerable Groups (취약계층 고효율 가전 구매지원, Refund): when can I apply?

Applications open from 2026-02-09 (close when the budget is exhausted; check the official site for the closing date)