Korean MOHW 2026 daycare subsidy: 584k KRW (age 0) / 515k (age 1) / 426k (age 2) / 280k (age 3–5) per month. Estimate Korean parent out-of-pocket by activity/transport extras.
| Age | Standard 12-hr | Night | 24-hr | vs 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 0 | 584,000 KRW | 584,000 KRW | 876,000 KRW | +44k (+8.1%) |
| Age 1 | 515,000 KRW | 515,000 KRW | 772,500 KRW | +40k (+8.4%) |
| Age 2 | 426,000 KRW | 426,000 KRW | 639,000 KRW | +32k (+8.1%) |
| Age 3–5 Nuri | 280,000 KRW | — | — | Frozen |
| Age 0 | 1M KRW → 416,000 KRW paid after Korean subsidy |
| Age 1 | 1M KRW → 485,000 KRW paid after Korean subsidy |
| Age 2+ | Korean parental benefit ends (child allowance continues) |
| Special Activities | 30k–120k KRW/mo (English, sports, art) |
| Transport | 30k–70k KRW/mo |
| Field Trips | 10k–30k per trip (~50k/mo) |
| Snacks/Ingredients | Some Korean centers charge |
| Books/Uniforms | 50k–150k one-time at term start |
From 2024 Korean age 0–2 use a single 12-hour standard class (former 6-hour Match-Class abolished). Subsidy applies even if you use only 6 hours. Korean extended care needs separate application.
This South Korea–only reference summarises the Korean MOHW 2026 daycare subsidy schedule (effective Jan 2026, per ChildCare.go.kr). Subsidy amounts are set annually by Korean MOHW; extras (Korean special activity, transport, snack, materials) vary by individual Korean center. The calculator is a non-binding estimate — confirm with your enrolled Korean center, the local Korean si/gun/gu childcare office, or the Korean Health & Welfare hotline 129. This tool does not promote any Korean center or program. Korean multi-child / disabled / multicultural / basic-livelihood / dual-income additional discounts and priority enrollment require separate eligibility review at Korean Bokjiro (bokjiro.go.kr). Korean government subsidies follow Korean Infant and Childcare Act §34 and may differ slightly between Korean public, social-welfare, and private centers.
Korean MOHW provides universal daycare subsidies under Article 34 of Korea's Infant and Childcare Act, regardless of household income. 2026 Korean amounts: age 0 standard 584,000 KRW/month, age 1 515,000, age 2 426,000, age 3–5 Nuri 280,000 — up about 8% from 2025. Korean parental benefit (1M KRW/month for ages 0 and 1) is paid to your account after subtracting the daycare subsidy (416k for age 0, 485k for age 1). Beyond the Korean government subsidy, individual Korean centers charge extras for special activities, transport, materials etc., averaging 50k–150k KRW/month.
Yes — Korean Infant and Childcare Act §34 grants universal subsidy regardless of income. Apply via Korean Bokjiro (bokjiro.go.kr) or your Korean community center.
No. Korean centers must obtain parental consent in advance; you can decline and stick with the standard program. Average 30k–120k KRW/month if accepted.
When using Korean daycare, the subsidy applies first and the difference (416k for age 0, 485k for age 1) is paid as Korean parental benefit. Home care receives the full 1M KRW.
Yes — since 2024, Korean ages 0–2 use a single 12-hour standard class. The full subsidy applies even if you use only 6 hours; extended care requires a separate application.
Korean families with 3+ children get top enrollment priority and some Korean local governments offer extra subsidies — confirm with your Korean si/gun/gu office.
Korean disabled-infant care has a separate subsidy schedule and is generally free at Korean designated or integrated centers; apply via Korean Bokjiro.
Korean MOHW raised the 2026 daycare subsidy schedule effective January 2026 to age 0 standard 584,000 KRW/month (+8.1% vs 2025's 540,000), age 1 515,000 (+8.4%), age 2 426,000 (+8.1%), and age 3–5 Nuri 280,000 (frozen) under Korea's Infant and Childcare Act §34, paid universally regardless of income. Korean night care matches the standard rate; Korean 24-hour care is 150% (age 0 876k, age 1 772.5k, age 2 639k). From 2024 Korean ages 0–2 use a single 12-hour standard class — the former 6-hour Match-Class was abolished and the full subsidy applies even for 6 hours of use; extended care needs a separate Korean application. Korean parental benefit (1M KRW/month for ages 0 and 1) is paid as the difference after subtracting the daycare subsidy: 416,000 for age 0 and 485,000 for age 1. From age 2 the parental benefit ends and Korean child allowance continues. Beyond the Korean government subsidy, individual Korean centers charge extras: Korean special activity 30k–120k/mo, transport 30k–70k/mo, field trips 10k–30k each, materials/uniforms 50k–150k one-time. Korean multi-child (3+), disabled, multicultural, basic-livelihood, dual-income or single-parent families receive enrollment priority and additional discounts via Korean Bokjiro (bokjiro.go.kr). Confirm exact figures with your Korean center, your Korean si/gun/gu childcare office, or the Korean Health & Welfare hotline 129. Applies to residents of the Republic of Korea.