Childcare Support Service in Korea – How to Apply and Use Government Benefits

The Childcare Support Service is a Korean government program that dispatches a professional caregiver to households with children under the age of 12 when a childcare gap occurs. This article explains eligibility, benefits, application process, and usage guide.

The Childcare Support Service provides professional caregivers to households with children under the age of 12 where a childcare gap exists. Support is offered based on income level and payments are made conveniently using the National Happiness Card.

Table of Contents

1. Eligibility
2. Support Benefits
3. How to Apply
4. How to Use

01. Eligibility

Households experiencing a childcare gap with an income below 150% of the median income are eligible.
Examples: Single working parents, dual-income families, families with multiple children, etc.

02. Support Benefits

Support amounts vary based on income level (government-funded amounts only):

• Full-day care for infants: KRW 2,326 to KRW 9,886 per hour
• Hourly care: KRW 2,326 to KRW 9,886 per hour

03. How to Apply

• Government subsidy application: Visit the local community service center based on your residence
• Service application: Apply separately through the Childcare Service website

04. How to Use

After saving your National Happiness Card information on the childcare service website and submitting the service application form, the copayment will be automatically charged to your National Happiness Card.

Go to Childcare Service Website

National Happiness Card – Access all government voucher benefits with one card

National Happiness Card – Access all government voucher benefits with one card