How Does Your Local Birth Grant Compare?
Korea's birth congratulation grant isn't a national benefit — each municipality sets its own amount through local ordinance, so payouts vary enormously by region. Large metro areas with bigger populations and more recipients per budget tend to pay smaller amounts, while municipalities facing severe rural population decline often pay far more to attract young families. For the same third child, the grant can range from a few million to tens of millions of KRW depending on where you live.
Select your region type and birth order to see your region's estimated grant alongside a comparison table across all region types. The amounts shown reflect a typical average for each category, so check your city, county, or district office website (or Gov24) for the exact figure and application process. If you're expecting, it's worth checking eligibility rules tied to when you register your residence, since timing can affect what you qualify for.
Frequently Asked Questions
Birth grants are set by each local government's own ordinance, not the national government, so amounts vary widely with local budgets and population policy.
Municipalities facing severe population decline tend to set larger birth grants to attract and retain residents.
No, they're estimates representing a typical average for each region type. Check your local government's ordinance for the exact amount.