Korea's Teen Self-Care Support — How Much Can You Get?
Teen self-care support helps cover costs like snacks and school supplies for teens who are home alone after school because both parents work. Local governments fund the program, and both eligibility and the amount depend on household income and the number of children who need it.
Generally, households earning up to KRW 2.5 million a month get full support at KRW 50,000 per child per month; those earning KRW 2.5–3.5 million get partial support at KRW 30,000 per child; above KRW 3.5 million, households are excluded. Support is combined across all eligible children.
This calculator estimates your support tier and monthly total based on your household income and number of children. Actual eligibility and amounts vary by local government announcement and income verification — confirm with your local community center.
Frequently Asked Questions
It covers costs like snacks and school supplies for teens who are home alone after school while parents work.
It's based on monthly household income, with final verification through official records like health insurance premiums at your local government office.