Pregnancy & Childcare Benefits in Korea
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17 registered regions · 48 cities & districts · 139 benefits Coverage is not exhaustive. Verify current requirements with official sources before applying.
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Official information guides
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Seoul Birth Grant and Postpartum Care Support GuideOfficial information checked September 28, 2026Suwon Birth Grant and Gyeonggi Postpartum Care Support Guide
Official information checked September 28, 2026Busan Birth Grant Guide
Official information checked September 28, 2026Can You Receive the Parent Allowance and Child Allowance Together?
Official information checked September 28, 2026Checklist of Benefits to Apply for After Birth Registration
Official information checked September 28, 2026
A father's administrative checklist for the first days after birth
Birth Registration & Government Benefits
Required within 30 days after birth (a fine applies if delayed)
KRW 2 million for a first child / KRW 3 million for a second or subsequent child (nationwide voucher; check official guidance for the latest conditions)
Age 0 (0–11 months): KRW 1 million per month / age 1: KRW 500,000 per month (cash)
Children under 9 years old; KRW 100,000–130,000 per month depending on place of residence (check the payment method for your area)
Amounts vary by local government of residence
National Health Insurance & Medical Benefits
After birth registration, check that the baby is listed as a dependent; if not, file a dependent-registration report (Government24, NHIS branch or website)
First dose and booklet received before hospital discharge
Support may apply in cases of prematurity or congenital abnormalities
Public Utility Discounts
30% discount on the monthly electricity bill (up to KRW 16,000, for 3 years)
A birth alone does not qualify; households with 3+ children, basic-livelihood recipients, near-poverty households and others qualify (from ₩18,000/month in winter, varies by eligibility)
Documents for Your Employer & Paternity Leave
20 paid days (use within 120 days of the date of birth)
For applying for family allowance and registering for congratulatory benefits and health insurance
In-person tip
Bring your ID and the original birth certificate to your community center to handle birth registration, Parent Allowance, the First Meeting Voucher, and electricity discounts in one visit.
About this benefits information
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