[2026-01-18]Korean Government Expands Childcare Support and Raises Service Fees in 2024
The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family has expanded the income eligibility for government-supported childcare services to households earning up to 250% of the median income and raised the service fee by 5%.
Single-parent, grandparent, disabled, and teen parent families can now receive up to 1,080 hours of support per year, with the 2024 budget increased by 120.3 billion KRW.
From April, a national qualification system and registration for private providers will enhance the reliability and professionalism of childcare services.