Special Policies for Foreign Residents (Geumcheon4U)

National Basic Living Security

National Basic Living Security System
A foreign national without Korean citizenship will be recognized as an eligible applicant if he/she satisfies all of the three following requirements at the same time
  • Individual married to a Korean citizen and pregnant or whose spouse is pregnant, or raises a minor with Korean citizenship among registered aliens currently residing in Korea (including those who have divorced or whose spouse has passed away)
  • Families with assets below the minimum cost of living announced by the government each year
  • Individuals whose parents, children and spouse have no ability to provide for the family

Support details

  • Livelihood : Basic items required for daily life such as clothing, food, and fuel cost are provided
  • Housing : Rent required to lease a housing unit, and the cost of repairs and maintenance are provided in cash or through housing repair programs
  • Education : Admission fees, tuition fees, textbook expenses, school supplies, etc. required for children to go to elementary, middle, and high school.
  • Childbirth : If a household has given birth to a child or is scheduled to give birth to a child, KRW 600,000 is provided per child in cash
  • Funeral : If a beneficiary of the basic living security system passes away, KRW 750,000 is provided for each deceased to the family who was subject to the same benefits

Apply to : Community service center with jurisdiction over the applicant's place of residence

ConfirmMulticultural families who have difficulty communicating in Korean should contact the health and welfare call center (number: 129) to receive translation counseling services.