Just 11 days left until Ohsami enters the world!
Based on this year's standards, I wanted to clarify how to apply for the childcare allowance, how much we can receive, etc., so as not to overlook any details after the birth.
Parental Allowance, Child Allowance
From my research, the amounts available to receive after Ohsami's birth are as follows:
- Monthly: 800,000 won (Parental Allowance + Child Allowance)
- One-time: 300,000 won (Birth Support Money)
- 2,000,000 won voucher (First Encounter Voucher)
To illustrate the monthly 800,000 won...
For 2023, for newborns, we can receive 800,000 won each month. Below is the link to the official announcement from the Ministry of Health and Welfare.
To receive the Parental Allowance, you must apply within 60 days, including the child's birth date.
[ Offline Application Method ]
You can apply in person at the community center of your registered residential address.
[ Online Application Method ]
It seems easy to apply online these days.
Method 1: Use the Bokjiro website.
On the Bokjiro website, I noticed an application service, which allows easy applications for Parental Allowance, Child Allowance, and many other services.
👉 Bokjiro
Please note that online applications are only for biological parents. Others need to apply in person.
Method 2: Use the Government24 website.
You can also handle everything in one go with the 'Happy Birth One-Stop Service' on Government24.
Government24 seems more convenient as it processes all services at once, unlike Bokjiro, where you need to select each service individually.
Birth Support Money
Regarding the Birth Support Money, a usual condition is residing in the area with a registered address for more than 180 days. Since the standards and amounts can vary by region, it's good to check 'Pregnancy and Parenting Portal - Love for Kids'.
Given that we live in Yongin City, the third image below is about the birth support money based on Yongin City's standards.
After researching the benefits we can receive from the government after Ohsami's birth, I may create a separate post if there are discrepancies or additional details to share from our actual application experience.
Ohsami, it seems the country is giving some financial support to celebrate your birth. I wonder if there'll be any money left after spending on diapers and formula... It looks like Daddy needs to work even harder... Haha..😅 Just make sure to come out healthy!
Recorded on March 25th, 2023.