Korea's Multicultural Family Settlement Grant — How Much and When?
The multicultural family settlement grant helps immigrant spouses who recently moved to Korea through international marriage build an initial financial foundation. It's a one-time or short-term payment from local government, with the amount depending on time since arrival and household type.
Applying within the first year typically brings the highest amount; the grant shrinks between 1 and 3 years, and after 3 years most settlement items are excluded or reduced to a minimal payment. Single-parent multicultural households often receive an addition on top of the base grant given the extra childcare burden.
This calculator estimates your total settlement grant from your time since arrival and household type. Actual amounts and eligible items vary by local Multicultural Family Support Center announcements — confirm with your local center for final figures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Apply at your local Multicultural Family Support Center or district community center — each local government runs its own announcement and application period.
Most settlement grants require applying within 1–3 years of arrival, and both eligible items and amounts shrink as time passes.