Cash · Vouchers
Youth Monthly Rent Support Program (청년월세 지원사업)
Up to KRW 200,000 per month in monthly rent for up to 24 months (up to KRW 4.8 million)
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- Details
- Up to KRW 200,000 per month within actual rent paid, for up to 24 months (once per lifetime). Excludes lease deposits and maintenance fees. Youth household at or below 60% of median income (about KRW 1.539 million for 1 person), parents' household at or below 100%, assets at or below KRW 122 million for the young person and KRW 470 million for the parents' household. The housing subscription account enrollment requirement was removed in 2026. Those newly selected in 2026 are supported through December 2028. Residents of public rental housing and renters leasing from relatives are excluded. Check with your local government whether it can be combined with a local government youth monthly rent program.
- Eligibility
- Ages 19-34 (born 1991-2007), young people not owning a home and living apart from their parents, in a youth household at or below 60% of median and a parents' household at or below 100%.
- Timing
- 2026 new applications closed 3/30-5/29, selection announced in September, retroactive payment from May. Next recruitment in 2027 (not yet announced).
- How to apply
- Bokjiro (복지로) https://www.bokjiro.go.kr or visit the administrative welfare center (행정복지센터) where you live. Inquiries 1599-0001.
- Caution
- 2026 applications closed. Check the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport notice for the 2027 recruitment schedule.
Loans · Finance
Youth-Only Beotimmok Jeonse Loan (청년전용 버팀목전세자금대출)
Up to KRW 150 million (KRW 120 million for single household heads under 25), within 80% of the deposit, 2.2-3.3% per year
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- Details
- Limit of KRW 150 million (KRW 120 million for single household heads under age 25) or 80% of the jeonse deposit, whichever is smaller. Base interest 2.2-3.3% per year, variable (by income and deposit; homes outside the Seoul metropolitan area -0.2%p). Eligible homes up to 85㎡ of exclusive area (60㎡ or less for those under 25), deposit up to KRW 300 million. Contracts made before 2025-06-27 are subject to KRW 200 million (KRW 150 million for those under 25). Rates change from time to time – check with the commissioned bank. Net assets up to KRW 345 million (2026). A different product from the Youth-Only Guaranteed Monthly Rent Loan (청년전용 보증부월세대출).
- Eligibility
- Ages 19-34, household heads not owning a home (including prospective household heads), combined annual income of the couple up to KRW 50 million, net assets up to KRW 345 million.
- Timing
- Anytime. Apply after signing the lease and before paying the balance or moving in (apply after the contract is signed).
- How to apply
- Visit a Housing and Urban Fund commissioned bank (Woori, Kookmin, Shinhan, Hana, Nonghyup, etc.) or use the app. https://nhuf.molit.go.kr Inquiries 1566-9009
- Caution
- Within 3 months of the lease contract date or before moving in, etc. – check by bank. A deposit of 5% or more must have been paid.
Care · Services · Discounts
Onto Youth (온통청년, Integrated Youth Policy Portal)
Free search, personalized recommendations and consultation (1670-1839) for youth policies of all ministries and local governments
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- Details
- Under the Office for Youth Policy Coordination of the Prime Minister's Office and operated by the Korea Employment Information Service. You can search policies in 5 fields (jobs, housing, education and training, finance, welfare and culture, participation and rights) by age, region and situation and receive personalized recommendations. Provides youth center information, expert consultation and the Youth Sinmungo (청년신문고). The portal itself is an information service, not a benefit. Apply for individual policies with each managing agency.
- Eligibility
- Anyone interested in youth policies (personalized recommendations when you sign up)
- Timing
- Year-round
- How to apply
- Go to https://www.youthcenter.go.kr, log in and set your personalized conditions. Phone 1670-1839 (weekdays 9:00-18:00)
- Caution
- None
Jobs · Education
Youth Challenge Support Program (청년도전지원사업, Support for Discouraged Young Job Seekers)
Participation allowance KRW 500,000 (short-term), KRW 1.5 million (mid-term), KRW 2.5 million (long-term) + completion and employment incentives
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- Details
- Short-term (5+ weeks): KRW 500,000 on completion. Mid-term (15-25 weeks): participation allowance of KRW 1.5 million + completion incentive of KRW 200,000. Long-term (25+ weeks): participation allowance of KRW 2.5 million + completion incentive of KRW 200,000 + employment incentive of KRW 300,000. Paid with attendance of 80% or more (up to about KRW 500,000 per month). Offers counseling, mentoring, confidence recovery and career exploration programs. Simultaneous participation with other employment support programs such as the National Employment Assistance Program (국민취업지원제도) may be restricted, so check with the operating organization. The allowance structure differs by type of operating organization.
- Eligibility
- Ages 18-34, with no employment or education/training history in the last 6 months, a score of 21 or more out of 30 on the discouraged young job seeker questionnaire. Priority for youth leaving care, North Korean defectors, etc.
- Timing
- Recruited year-round by operating organization (from time to time before programs start)
- How to apply
- Apply online at Work24 (고용24, www.work24.go.kr) or visit an operating organization near where you live
- Caution
- Closes when the budget or quota runs out. Planned expansion to 'Youth Challenge and Growth Support' (청년도전성장지원) (67,000 people) in the 2027 budget proposal
Jobs · Education
Youth Work Experience Support Program (청년 일경험 지원사업, Intern and Project Types)
Intern type: KRW 375,000 per week for the young person (4-20 weeks); project type: KRW 400,000 per month
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- Details
- Intern type (about 4-20 weeks): of KRW 462,500 per week per young person, KRW 375,000 goes to the young person (company KRW 50,000, mentor KRW 37,500), education participation allowance KRW 10,000 per day, accommodation support KRW 200,000 per month. Project type (about 8 weeks, teams of 4): individual participation allowance KRW 400,000 per month + team execution cost KRW 900,000 per month, job training allowance KRW 10,000 per day. Up to 2 participations per year (program year March 1 to the end of February of the following year). Cannot take part in other employment support programs at the same time; choose 1 among other allowances; the young person's support payment is not available while receiving unemployment benefits.
- Eligibility
- Unemployed young people aged 15-34 (regardless of education or income; those who completed military service extended by their service period, up to age 39).
- Timing
- Recruited from time to time by operating organization and participating company (2026 program period 2026-03-01 to 2027-02-28)
- How to apply
- Search and apply for programs on the Youth Work Experience Portal (청년일경험포털, yw.work24.go.kr); inquiries 1350
- Caution
- Closing dates differ by program; ends when the budget runs out
Cash · Vouchers
Youth Job Leap Incentive (청년일자리도약장려금) – Retention Incentive for Young People Working Outside the Seoul Metropolitan Area
KRW 4.8-7.2 million over 2 years for working at a non-metropolitan company for 6 months or more (varies by region)
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- Details
- General non-metropolitan areas up to KRW 4.8 million, preferential support areas up to KRW 6 million, special support areas up to KRW 7.2 million (paid in installments at 6, 12, 18 and 24 months of service). Separately, companies receive up to KRW 7.2 million per young person per year (in the Seoul metropolitan area, only companies hiring youth facing employment difficulties). No direct incentive for young people employed in the Seoul metropolitan area (the 2027 budget proposal plans a new metropolitan retention bonus of up to KRW 4.8 million over 2 years and an increase to KRW 14.4-18 million for non-metropolitan areas – requires National Assembly approval).
- Eligibility
- Ages 15-34 on the hiring date, regular employees (28 or more hours per week, average monthly pay of KRW 4.5 million or less), employed at priority-support companies with 5 or more employees or mid-sized companies in non-metropolitan industrial complexes and working 6 months or more.
- Timing
- Companies apply to participate on Work24 (고용24) before hiring in 2026 (exceptions possible within 3 months after hiring). Claim after meeting the service period
- How to apply
- Work24 (고용24, www.work24.go.kr) or 1350. Check the program operating guidelines for the young person's application procedure
- Caution
- Limited to 2026 hires. Expires if the payment application deadline passes. Clawed back if the company violates requirements such as dismissal or recommended resignation
Cash · Vouchers
Youth Leap Account (청년도약계좌) – New Enrollment Closed, Existing Accounts Continue
New enrollment closed 2025-12-31. Existing members: up to KRW 700,000 per month for 5 years, government contribution up to KRW 33,000 per month
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- Details
- 5-year maturity, free deposits up to KRW 700,000 per month. Government contribution varies by income: KRW 33,000 per month for total pay of KRW 24 million or less, KRW 25,000 per month for KRW 36-48 million, etc. (Policy Briefing). If kept to maturity, contributions and tax exemption are preserved. To switch to the Youth Future Savings (청년미래적금), open a Future Savings account and then make a special early termination (contributions and tax exemption preserved). Cannot be held together with the Youth Future Savings. Switching is also possible in the 2nd round of enrollment (October 2026). General early termination results in clawback of contributions and tax exemption.
- Eligibility
- Youth who have already enrolled (no new enrollment). Switching requires meeting the Youth Future Savings enrollment requirements.
- Timing
- New enrollment not possible. To switch, termination must be completed within the Youth Future Savings 2nd application period (2026-10-07 to 10-16) and account opening period (11-16 to 11-27).
- How to apply
- Keep paying through your existing bank's app, or enroll in the Youth Future Savings and then apply for special early termination in the app. https://www.kinfa.or.kr
- Caution
- To switch, you must open the Future Savings account first and then terminate the Leap Account (not in reverse order). Not possible if not terminated within the period.
Cash · Vouchers
Youth Tomorrow Savings Account (청년내일저축계좌)
Save KRW 100,000-500,000 per month and receive KRW 300,000 per month in government support; at 3-year maturity at least KRW 14.4 million plus interest
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- Details
- If a working low-income young person saves KRW 100,000-500,000 per month, the government supports KRW 300,000 per month. At 3-year maturity, at least KRW 14.4 million plus interest including KRW 3.6 million of your own savings (up to 5% a year reported). Requires 10 hours of self-reliance training and a fund use plan. The period during which savings can be paused is extended from 6 to 12 months (2026). 2026 recruitment is reported to target those at or below 50% of median income (including recipients and near-poverty group). New enrollment in the 50-100% bracket (KRW 100,000 monthly support) is reported suspended for 2026 – needs confirmation. At maturity, you must have kept working for 24 months or more.
- Eligibility
- Ages 15-39 (50% of median or below bracket), young people in households at or below 50% of the standard median income with earned or business income of KRW 100,000 or more per month.
- Timing
- Recruited once a year. The 2026 recruitment closed 5/4-5/20, and 24,000 enrollees were selected by 9/30. Next recruitment in 2027 (not yet announced).
- How to apply
- Bokjiro (복지로) https://www.bokjiro.go.kr or the administrative welfare center (행정복지센터) at your address.
- Caution
- 2026 applications closed. Check the 2027 recruitment notice (usually in the first half of the year).
Loans · Finance
Youth-Only Guaranteed Monthly Rent Loan (청년전용 보증부월세대출)
Deposit up to KRW 45 million at 1.3% + monthly rent up to KRW 12 million (within KRW 500,000 per month) at 0-1.0%
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- Details
- Deposit loan up to KRW 45 million (1.3% per year); monthly rent loan up to KRW 12 million (within KRW 500,000 per month on a 24-month basis): 0% per year up to KRW 200,000 per month, 1.0% on the excess. Eligible homes up to 60㎡ of exclusive area (including officetels), deposit up to KRW 65 million and monthly rent up to KRW 700,000. A loan separate from rent support (Youth Monthly Rent Support Program). Rates may change – check with the bank.
- Eligibility
- Ages 19-34, single household heads not owning a home (including prospective household heads), combined annual income of the couple up to KRW 50 million, net assets up to KRW 345 million.
- Timing
- Anytime. Apply after signing the lease.
- How to apply
- Visit a Housing and Urban Fund commissioned bank or use the app. https://nhuf.molit.go.kr Inquiries 1566-9009
- Caution
- Check contract and move-in timing requirements with the bank.
Cash · Vouchers
Youth Housing Dream Subscription Account (청년 주택드림 청약통장)
4.5% per year (simple interest) if held 2 or more years, interest tax-free (limit KRW 5 million in interest, KRW 6 million in principal per year)
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- Details
- Interest rate (simple): over 1 month to under 1 year 2.3%, 1-2 years 2.8%, 2-10 years 4.5%, over 10 years 3.1% (partial preferential rate if terminated upon winning a subscription). If held 2 or more years, tax-free on interest income up to KRW 5 million and principal up to KRW 6 million per year (enrollment through 2028-12-31). The preferential rate applies up to KRW 50 million of deposited principal. Condition for using the Youth Housing Dream Didimdol Loan (enrolled 1 year or more, KRW 10 million or more paid in). Only people not owning a home can enroll.
- Eligibility
- Ages 19-34 (military service recognized up to 6 years), not owning a home, with income in the prior and the year before that and annual income up to KRW 50 million.
- Timing
- Anytime (enrollment possible through 2028-12-31).
- How to apply
- App or counter of a bank handling the Housing Subscription Comprehensive Savings. https://nhuf.molit.go.kr/FP/FP07/FP0701/FP07010301.jsp
- Caution
- Enrollment eligibility (age) is determined as of the time of enrollment. The Didimdol Loan requires age 39 or younger at the time of winning a subscription.
Housing
Youth Purchased Rental Housing (청년 매입임대주택)
Rent at 40-50% of market rate, up to 10 years of residence (reported)
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- Details
- Youth purchased rental: rent at about 40-50% of market rate, up to 10 years of residence (per 2026 reports). 17,252 units in the 1st recruitment of 2026 (63% in the Seoul metropolitan area). Recruitment has shifted from regular quarterly rounds to ongoing recruitment by region and housing unit. Income, asset and vehicle criteria must be met (vary by notice). Separate from monthly rent support and Housing Dream. Check the notice for the maximum residence period (a 20-year figure has also been reported).
- Eligibility
- Unmarried young people aged 19-39 not owning a home, meeting income, asset and vehicle criteria (by notice).
- Timing
- Ongoing recruitment from 2026 (1st round started 3/26). Check notices.
- How to apply
- LH Apply Plus (LH청약플러스) https://apply.lh.or.kr or the websites of supplying organizations such as SH; My Home (마이홈) https://www.myhome.go.kr
- Caution
- Apply within the application period of each notice. Check the notice for income and asset criteria.
Cash · Vouchers
Housing Benefit Separate Payment for Young Adult Households (주거급여 청년가구 분리지급)
If a young person in a recipient household lives separately, a separate rental benefit is paid (Seoul 1-person cap about KRW 369,000 per month, reported)
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- Details
- If an unmarried child aged 19-30 in a housing benefit recipient household (at or below 48% of median) rents a home apart from their parents for study or work, the rental benefit is paid separately as its own household. In Seoul, the 1-person household payment cap is about KRW 369,000 per month (2026, reported). The amount is the lower of the standard rent by region and household size and the actual rent. Check whether it can be combined with the Youth Monthly Rent Support (청년월세지원).
- Eligibility
- Unmarried people aged 19-30 who belong to a housing benefit recipient household (at or below 48% of median income) and live apart from their parents.
- Timing
- Year-round
- How to apply
- Community service center (주민센터) or Bokjiro (복지로) https://www.bokjiro.go.kr
- Caution
- Apply anytime, paid from the month of application
Loans · Finance
Korea Scholarship Foundation Student Loans (한국장학재단 학자금대출) – Income-Contingent Repayment and Expanded Interest Waiver
Student loan rate 1.7% per year, full tuition + living expenses up to KRW 2 million per semester
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- Details
- Second semester of 2026: full required amount of tuition loan, living expense loan up to KRW 2 million per semester, interest rate 1.7% per year. From 2026, the income-contingent repayment tuition loan is available to undergraduate and graduate students without an income requirement; the living expense loan is for undergraduates in student aid bracket 8 or below and graduate students in bracket 6 or below. Basic livelihood recipients, near-poverty group, multi-child households, those at or below 130% of median, and local university students at or below 200% of median get interest waived on tuition and living expenses (effective 11/20). Income-contingent repayment starts after graduation on income above the reference income. The rate changes each semester.
- Eligibility
- University (graduate) students who meet grade and income criteria.
- Timing
- Second semester 2026 applications until 11/17 (18:00), disbursement until 11/18.
- How to apply
- Korea Scholarship Foundation (한국장학재단) https://www.kosaf.go.kr website and app (9:00-24:00 on weekdays and weekends)
- Caution
- Second semester applications close 11/17. Expanded interest waiver takes effect 11/20.
Tax
Income Tax Reduction for Young Employees of Small and Medium Enterprises (중소기업 취업 청년 소득세 감면)
90% reduction in earned income tax, up to KRW 2 million per year, for 5 years (youth ages 15-34)
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- Details
- Young people employed at SMEs (ages 15-34, extended by up to 6 years of military service) get 90% of earned income tax reduced, up to KRW 2 million per year, for 5 years. The worker must submit a reduction application form to the company to apply (not automatic). 2026 tax revision proposal (before National Assembly review): for local SMEs, reduction period up to 10 years and application deadline extended to the end of 2029. Preferential local areas are scheduled for announcement by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety in October 2026, with implementation planned for 2027 (not finalized). Missed applications can be corrected by a refund claim (5 years).
- Eligibility
- Workers aged 15-34 employed at SMEs (in eligible industries), for 5 years from the date of employment.
- Timing
- Apply when you join the company or during year-end tax settlement.
- How to apply
- Submit the income tax reduction application form to your employer (withholding); if missed, file a refund claim on HomeTax (홈택스). https://www.hometax.go.kr
- Caution
- If missed, file a refund claim within 5 years after the statutory filing deadline
TaxOfficial confirmation needed
Monthly Rent Tax Credit (월세 세액공제, Proposed Youth Expansion)
Monthly rent tax credit of 15-17% up to KRW 10 million per year; expansion to 17% and a KRW 12 million limit for youth is a proposal
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- Details
- Current: monthly rent tax credit rate of 17% for total pay of KRW 55 million or less and 15% above that, with an annual limit of KRW 10 million (household heads not owning a home with total pay of KRW 80 million or less, etc.). 2026 tax revision proposal: for 2027-2029, ages 15-34 get 17% regardless of total pay, with a limit of KRW 12 million (example: with total pay of KRW 70 million and rent of KRW 1 million per month, the credit rises from KRW 1.5 million to KRW 2.04 million). The proposal is before National Assembly passage and may change. The current credit applies without an age limit.
- Eligibility
- Household heads not owning a home (any age under current rules); the youth special provision in the proposal is for ages 15-34. A lease contract and proof of monthly rent transfers are required.
- Timing
- Year-end tax settlement (January-February each year) or the May comprehensive income tax return.
- How to apply
- Submit documents for your company's year-end tax settlement or use HomeTax (홈택스) https://www.hometax.go.kr
- Caution
- Within the year-end settlement period; if missed, a refund claim within 5 years
Cash · Vouchers
Youth Startup Academy (청년창업사관학교, Startup Success Package Basic Course)
Commercialization funds averaging KRW 70 million and up to KRW 100 million + startup space, training and coaching
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- Details
- 950 selected in 2026. Commercialization funds averaging KRW 70 million (up to KRW 100 million), startup space, stage-by-stage training, 1:1 coaching, and technology, global and investment linkage support. Operated by the Korea SMEs and Startups Agency (중소벤처기업진흥공단). Commercialization funds are grant-like, with restrictions on use and settlement required. Full-time commitment is needed after enrollment.
- Eligibility
- Age 39 or younger, a representative within 3 years of starting a business (experienced founders: age 39 or younger and within 7 years of starting).
- Timing
- Recruited once a year. 2026 applications closed 1/30-2/13; the 2027 recruitment is expected to be announced early in the year (not finalized)
- How to apply
- Apply online at K-Startup (www.k-startup.go.kr); inquiries 1357
- Caution
- 2026 recruitment has ended. Check the next year's notice
Cash · Vouchers
Young Farmer Farming Settlement Support Grant (청년농업인 영농정착지원금)
Up to KRW 1.1 million per month for up to 3 years (year 1 KRW 1.1 million, year 2 KRW 1.0 million, year 3 KRW 900,000)
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- Details
- Paid by year of independent farming: year 1 KRW 1.1 million per month (12 months), year 2 KRW 1.0 million, year 3 KRW 900,000 (total KRW 36 million). For the 2nd year of independent farming, KRW 1.0 million and 900,000 (KRW 22.8 million), for the 3rd year KRW 900,000 (KRW 10.8 million). Linked to priority support for successor farmer loans, preferential guarantees and farmland leasing. Excluded: full-time employees, those above certain income and asset levels, and those whose residence and farm are in different cities or counties. Military service completed or exempted is required.
- Eligibility
- Ages 18-39 (2026 guidelines), independent farming experience of 3 years or less, household health insurance premium at or below 140% of the standard median income (as of October 2025), military service completed or exempted, residing in the city or county of the farm.
- Timing
- The 1st 2026 recruitment (2025-11-05 to 12-11, 2,000 people, announced January 2026) has ended. The 2nd is planned for the second half of 2026 (schedule not confirmed)
- How to apply
- Online at the Agricultural Business Information System (농림사업정보시스템, uni.agrix.go.kr), Young Farmer Counseling Center 1670-0255, Tantan Daero (탄탄대로, youngfarmer.greendaero.go.kr)
- Caution
- Check the 2nd recruitment schedule. Clawed back if mandatory farming or training is not fulfilled
Cash · Vouchers
Youth Culture and Arts Pass (청년문화예술패스)
Born 2006-2007: KRW 150,000 in the Seoul metropolitan area, KRW 200,000 elsewhere in points for performances, exhibitions, movies and books
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- Details
- Eligible: Korean nationals born 2006-01-01 to 2007-12-31. By address, KRW 150,000 for the Seoul metropolitan area (Seoul, Gyeonggi, Incheon) and KRW 200,000 for non-metropolitan areas. Used to buy performances, exhibitions, movies and books (Ticketlink, Melon Ticket, YES24, NOL, Megabox, CGV, Lotte Cinema, book retailers, etc.). 2026 additional issuance is first-come, first-served from the remaining first-half budget; those who already received and used up support in the first half are excluded from additional applications. Some local government programs are separate from the national program.
- Eligibility
- Korean nationals born in 2006-2007 (ages 18-20).
- Timing
- 1st round 2026-02-25 to 06-30 ended; additional issuance 2026-08-10 to 11-30 (first-come, first-served, ends early when the budget runs out)
- How to apply
- Apply with simple authentication on the Youth Culture and Arts Pass website (www.youthculturepass.or.kr)
- Caution
- 2026-11-30 or until the budget runs out. Ages and amounts for 2027 will be announced separately
Loans · FinanceOfficial confirmation needed
Jeonse and Monthly Rent Deposit Loan for Young Employees of Small and Medium Enterprises (중소기업취업청년 전월세보증금대출)
Jeonse and monthly rent deposit loan for young people employed at small and medium enterprises (detailed limit and rate not confirmed in the source)
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- Details
- Part of the Housing and Urban Fund jeonse and monthly rent loan product group, subject to the net asset criterion of KRW 345 million (2026) or less (Housing and Urban Fund FAQ). The limit and rate could not be confirmed directly – inquire with the commissioned bank or the Housing and Urban Fund at 1566-9009. Check with the bank whether it can be used together with products such as the Youth-Only Beotimmok loan.
- Eligibility
- Young people aged 34 or younger employed at small and medium enterprises who do not own a home (detailed requirements not confirmed).
- Timing
- Year-round
- How to apply
- Housing and Urban Fund commissioned bank. https://nhuf.molit.go.kr
- Caution
- Detailed deadline not confirmed
Loans · Finance
Youth Housing Dream Didimdol Loan (청년 주택드림 디딤돌 대출)
Up to KRW 300 million for singles and KRW 400 million for newlyweds, 2.4-4.15% per year, LTV 70% (80% for first-time buyers)
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- Details
- Limit KRW 300 million for singles and KRW 400 million for newlyweds (LTV 70%, 80% for first-time buyers, 70% in the Seoul metropolitan area and regulated areas, DTI 60%). Interest 2.4-4.15% per year (by income). Repayment 10, 15, 20, 30 years; up to 40 years for annual income of KRW 40 million or less (0.1%p added). Preferential rate of 0.5-0.2%p per child upon childbirth. Requires enrollment in the Youth Housing Dream Subscription Account (청년 주택드림 청약통장) for 1 year or more and payment of KRW 10 million or more. Net assets up to KRW 511 million (2026).
- Eligibility
- Young people aged 39 or younger at the time of winning a subscription who do not own a home, with income up to KRW 70 million for singles and KRW 100 million for newlyweds.
- Timing
- Apply anytime after winning a subscription.
- How to apply
- Housing and Urban Fund commissioned bank. https://nhuf.molit.go.kr Inquiries 1566-9009
- Caution
- Apply in line with the sale contract and balance payment schedule after winning.
Housing
Youth Jeonse Rental Housing (청년 전세임대주택)
Deposit support limit per young person: KRW 120 million in the Seoul metropolitan area, KRW 95 million in metropolitan cities, KRW 85 million elsewhere, about 1-2% per year
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- Details
- LH signs a jeonse contract with the landlord and re-leases to the young person. In 2026, 10,000 youth households are allocated; support limit per young person KRW 120 million in the Seoul metropolitan area, KRW 95 million in metropolitan cities, KRW 85 million elsewhere. Interest burden on the resident about 1-2% per year, basic term 2 years (reported). Income and asset criteria apply (check the notice). Housing requirements and the maximum lease deposit vary by region.
- Eligibility
- Young people not owning a home (about ages 19-39, unmarried), meeting income and asset criteria – check exact requirements in the LH notice.
- Timing
- 2026 first-priority youth recruitment started early in the first half (ongoing/by notice).
- How to apply
- LH Apply Plus (LH청약플러스) https://apply.lh.or.kr, My Home (마이홈) https://www.myhome.go.kr
- Caution
- Check the notice
HousingOfficial confirmation needed
Happy Housing (행복주택) – Youth Category
Rent at 60-80% of nearby market rate, young people can live up to 6-10 years (to be confirmed)
See eligibility · how to apply · cautions
- Details
- Public rental housing for university students, young people and young professionals. Young people are ages 19-39 (per past notices); income and asset requirements are checked in each complex's notice. 6,800 Happy Housing units to be supplied in 2026 (LH plan). Specific rents and eligibility figures were not confirmed in official sources. Youth income criteria, such as 100% or less of the average monthly income of urban workers, vary by notice (2021 report). Be sure to check the latest notice.
- Eligibility
- Young people aged 19-39 not owning a home (income and asset criteria by notice).
- Timing
- Regular recruitment by notice
- How to apply
- LH Apply Plus (LH청약플러스) https://apply.lh.or.kr, My Home (마이홈) https://www.myhome.go.kr
- Caution
- By notice
Care · Services · Discounts
K-Pass Youth Refund (K-패스 청년 환급)
30% public transit refund for youth (ages 19-34) (general 20%), plus 30%p during off-peak hours through year-end
See eligibility · how to apply · cautions
- Details
- K-Pass percentage refund rates: general 20%, youth (ages 19-34) 30%, low-income 53.3%. For off-peak commuting hours, a +30%p incentive extended through December 2026. The temporary increase from April to September 2026 (youth 45%) and the half-price Modoo Card end with September use. The flat-rate Modoo Card refunds the amount above the threshold. Based on 15 or more trips a month (ordinary K-Pass rule). Expanded support in 2027 is to be reflected in the budget proposal. The regional K-Pass is separate.
- Eligibility
- Public transit users including youth aged 19-34 (K-Pass card registered).
- Timing
- Year-round, refunded monthly
- How to apply
- After getting a K-Pass partner card, sign up and register the card at https://www.korea-pass.kr (K-Pass)
- Caution
- Refunds apply from use after card registration
TaxOfficial confirmation needed
Tax Reduction for Youth-Founded Small and Medium Enterprises (청년창업 중소기업 세액감면)
Up to 100% income and corporate tax reduction for youth startups (5 years outside the overpopulation control zone of the Seoul metropolitan area, 50% inside)
See eligibility · how to apply · cautions
- Details
- Article 6 of the Restriction of Special Taxation Act: startup SMEs with a young representative (ages 15-34, up to 6 years of military service deducted) get a 100% reduction in income and corporate tax if founded outside the overpopulation control zone of the Seoul metropolitan area and 50% inside the overpopulation control zone (reduction period stated as 5 years; limit and detailed requirements not confirmed). Application sunset stated as 2026-12-31. Reduction rate, period, limit and industries may be revised, so be sure to check with the National Tax Service or a tax accountant. The official text could not be confirmed directly.
- Eligibility
- Startup SMEs whose representative is aged 15-34 (military service deducted) (industry requirements).
- Timing
- Apply when filing taxes after starting the business
- How to apply
- After business registration, submit a tax reduction application form when filing income or corporate tax (HomeTax 홈택스 https://www.hometax.go.kr)
- Caution
- Sunset 2026-12-31; check whether it is extended
Jobs · Education
Overseas Employment Training (해외취업연수, K-Move School)
Training costs subsidized by the government (up to KRW 8-13.5 million by track) + incentive of up to KRW 200,000 per month
See eligibility · how to apply · cautions
- Details
- Customized language and job training linked to overseas employment. Government-funded tracks: Track I (300+ hours) up to KRW 8 million, Track II (800+ hours) up to KRW 13.5 million, university consortium course (600+ hours) KRW 12 million (per university notice). Incentive up to KRW 200,000 per month (up to KRW 1.6 million); accommodation fee of KRW 200,000 per month for those living far away. Priority selection for vulnerable youth. In September 2026, some courses to Australia were cancelled due to visa delays, so check the visa schedule.
- Eligibility
- Unemployed young people aged 34 or younger (those who completed military service up to age 39), with no disqualification for overseas employment.
- Timing
- Ongoing and regular recruitment by course
- How to apply
- Apply online at WorldJob Plus (월드잡플러스, www.worldjob.or.kr)
- Caution
- Recruitment closing date by course
Cash · Vouchers
Overseas Employment Settlement Grant (해외취업 정착지원금)
Total of KRW 5 million for young people employed overseas (3 installments)
See eligibility · how to apply · cautions
- Details
- Paid in installments: 1st at 1-8 months after employment, 2nd at 6-10 months, 3rd at 12-16 months, totaling KRW 5 million. Check the program guide for detailed requirements, such as whether you found the job and applied through WorldJob Plus.
- Eligibility
- Age 34 or younger, employed overseas with an annual salary of KRW 17 million or more and an employment contract of 1 year or more.
- Timing
- Apply in each payment window after employment
- How to apply
- Apply online at WorldJob Plus (월드잡플러스, www.worldjob.or.kr)
- Caution
- Cannot apply once the window has passed
Jobs · EducationOfficial confirmation needed
Youth First Job Support System (청년 첫 취업지원제도, Planned for 2027)
Counseling, training and work experience for 160,000 young people with no work experience; Job Search Promotion Allowance KRW 650,000 per month (budget proposal)
See eligibility · how to apply · cautions
- Details
- Planned for 2027. Expands the National Employment Assistance Program (국민취업지원제도) to young people attempting their first job, with a new budget of KRW 379.3 billion. The Job Search Promotion Allowance is planned to rise from KRW 600,000 to KRW 650,000 per month. Related new programs: Youth AI First Job Career Support (up to 2 years of wage and career support for young people doing AI-transformation work), K-Youth New Deal Academy (50,000 people, training allowance of KRW 500,000 per month outside the Seoul metropolitan area). This is at the 2027 budget proposal stage, not yet finalized by the National Assembly, and details may change. For the current National Employment Support Program (국민취업지원제도), see the jobs and unemployment category.
- Eligibility
- Young people with no work experience (detailed age and requirements not finalized; the direction is to extend the youth age to 34)
- Timing
- Planned for 2027
- How to apply
- Expected to be via Work24 (고용24, www.work24.go.kr) once implemented
- Caution
- Cannot apply before the final notice