2026 Child Allowance (Expanded Age Limit)
2026 Child Allowance Revisions
Starting in 2026, the eligibility age for the Child Allowance has been expanded to 8 years old and under to ease the burden of child-rearing.
Support Details
- Basic Allowance: 100,000 KRW per month per child.
- Regional Differentiation: Additional support for those residing in non-metropolitan or population-declining areas.
👤 Eligibility
Children aged 8 and under with Korean citizenship
📝 How to Apply
Apply online via Bokjiro or visit the local community center
Related Policies
K-Pass (Public Transportation Expense Refund Support)
A transportation cost reduction card that refunds a certain percentage (general 20%, youth 30%, low-income 53%) of the amount spent on public transportation if used 15 or more times a month.
👤 Residents aged 19 or older registered in municipalities participating in the K-Pass project.
Climate Card
An integrated public transit pass that offers unlimited rides on subways, buses, and public bicycles for 30 days with a single charge, providing additional discounts for youth.
👤 Any citizen (Youth discount limited to ages 19-39)
2026 Everyone's Card Public Transport Refund
Replacing the K-Pass, this policy refunds a higher percentage of public transport costs for users making 15 or more trips per month.
👤 Any citizen aged 19+ (when using public transport 15+ times a month)