Check Who Gets KRW 200,000 a Month After the Child Support Advance Income Test Ends
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Key Takeaway
The income test for the child support advance payment ends on October 29, 2026. Other requirements, such as a minor child not receiving support, remain, so payment isn't automatic. Until then, current criteria apply.
What changes on October 29?
The Policy Briefing's October guide says the existing requirement of income at or below 150% of median income is being removed. As of the check on 2026-10-10, it had not taken effect yet. If your household was excluded because of income, ask the Child Support Enforcement Agency (Yangyukbi Ihaeng Gwalliwon) which application criteria apply after the effective date.
Is the support amount calculated per household?
The official notice says KRW 200,000 a month is provided for each child who meets the requirements, until age 18. If you read it as a flat amount for the whole household, you're likely to miss the conditions that apply to each child.
| What to check | What the announcement confirms |
|---|---|
| Income | Application income test removed from October 29 |
| Unit of support | Per minor child |
| Support amount | KRW 200,000 a month |
Source: Policy Briefing's October 2026 guide to changes, date checked 2026-10-10.
What else do you need to check besides income?
The condition that you are not receiving child support from the non-custodial parent remains. Don't stretch the announcement that only the income test is going away to mean that the child support claim or confirmation of non-payment is going away too.
Where can you ask right now?
The Child Support Enforcement Agency's consultation line is 1644-6621. Before you call, have these two things ready, and the consultation goes faster.
- Your child support decision
- Your record of child support that wasn't paid
Also ask which criteria apply before and after the effective date, and what documentation you personally need. The outcome of your application and the month payments start can't be settled without an individual check of the procedure. The date checked is 2026-10-10.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the payment automatic for single-parent families?
Ending the income test doesn't mean automatic payment. You still need to check the program's other requirements, such as unpaid child support, and the application procedure.
Can I apply without the income test before October 29?
The official announcement I checked gives October 29, 2026 as the date the income test ends. For applications before that date, check the current criteria.
With two children, is it KRW 200,000 per household?
The unit in the official notice is KRW 200,000 a month per child. Check each child's eligibility and when payment ends with the responsible agency.
Sources & Verification Date
- Policy Briefing: Changes starting in October (2026-10-01) · Verified
- Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Public Communication Office: Parent benefits changing in the second half (2026-07-13) · Verified
All materials have been verified from official announcements and may have changed since verification.