2027 생계급여 정보 가이드

This app is a private information provider app not officially affiliated with the Government of the Republic of Korea, the Ministry of Health and Welfare, or any other government agency.

Am I eligible for livelihood benefits?

You can check within 30 seconds simply by entering your household size and income.

[Key Features]

[Eligibility Diagnostic Tool]

Enter your household size and recognized monthly income to instantly check your eligibility for livelihood benefits. The criteria for dependents (annual income exceeding 130 million KRW or assets exceeding 1.2 billion KRW) are also taken into account.

[Estimated Payment Calculator]

Enter your earned income/business income (reflecting 70% of actual income), converted property income, and other public transfer income to calculate your estimated payment.

[2027 Standard Median Income Guide]

You can view the standard median income at a glance for households ranging from 1 to 6 people, with a confirmed record-breaking 6.70% increase for 2027. - Maximum benefit for a 1-person household: 875,533 KRW

- Maximum benefit for a 4-person household: 2,217,563 KRW

[4 Types of Benefit Comparison Guide]

You can compare the selection criteria and support methods for Livelihood Benefit (32%), Medical Benefit (40%), Housing Benefit (48%), and Education Benefit (50%) all at once.

[Application Method & Required Documents Guide]

We provide detailed guidance on how to apply in person at a Community Center or online via Bokjiro (bokjiro.go.kr), as well as the required documents. Results are notified within 30 days of application, and benefits are paid on the 20th of every month.

[Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)]

We provide immediate answers to 12 questions regarding eligibility, calculation of recognized income, asset criteria, dependents, appeals, and more.

[Key Changes for 2027]

- Standard Median Income increased by 6.70% (highest ever since the system was introduced in 2015)

- Livelihood Benefit Selection Criteria: Standard Median Income 32% or lower

- Medical Benefit: 40% / Housing Benefit: 48% / Education Benefit: 50%

[Information Source]

All figures and criteria provided in this app were compiled by directly referencing the official data below.

(1) Ministry of Health and Welfare | Resolution of the 80th Central Committee on Social Security (July 28, 2026)

- Confirmation of a 6.70% increase in the median income for 2027

- Source URL (1-1): https://www.mohw.go.kr/gallery.es?mid=a10505000000&bid=0003&b_list=12&act=view&list_no=380303&nPage=1&vlist_no_npage=1&keyField=&orderby=&cg_code=

- Source URL (1-2): https://www.mohw.go.kr/board.es?mid=a10503010100&bid=0027&list_no=1491453&act=view

(2) Policy Briefing | Press Release on Determination of Median Income Based on 2027 Standards

- Source URL : https://www.korea.kr/briefing/pressReleaseView.do?newsId=156772464&pageIndex=1&repCodeType=&repCode=&startDate=2025-08-07&endDate=2026-08-07&srchWord=%EA%B8%B0%EC%A4%80%EC%A4%91%EC%9C%84%EC%86%8C%EB%93%9D&period=year

(3) Bokjiro | Detailed Guide to Livelihood Benefits (Customized Benefits)

- Application Method, Required Documents, Selection Procedure

- Source URL: https://www.bokjiro.go.kr/ssis-teu/twataa/wlfareInfo/moveTWAT52011M.do?wlfareInfoId=WLF00001132&wlfareInfoReldBztpCd=01

(4) National Basic Living Security Act and Enforcement Decree of the same Act

- Criteria for Calculating Recognized Income, Criteria for Persons with Support Obligations, Benefit Payment Method

- Source URL: https://www.law.go.kr/lsSc.do?query=%EA%B5%AD%EB%AF%BC%EA%B8%B0%EC%B4%88%EC%83%9D%ED%99%9C%EB%B3%B4%EC%9E%A5%EB%B2%95

(5) Ministry of Health and Welfare | Guide to Standard Median Income

- Source URL: https://www.mohw.go.kr/menu.es?mid=a10708010900

[Disclaimer]

* This app is not officially affiliated with the Government of the Republic of Korea, the Ministry of Health and Welfare, or any other government agency, and does not represent the government or provide official government services.

* This app is an information app independently created by a private developer based on publicly available official government data to facilitate information access for the general public.

* The results of the eligibility diagnosis and estimated benefit calculation in this app are for reference purposes only and do not have legal effect.

* Actual eligibility and the amount received may vary depending on the detailed calculation method for recognized income (asset conversion, investigation of dependents, etc.).

* Please ensure you officially confirm your eligibility through a nearby Community Service Center (Administrative Welfare Center) or the Ministry of Health and Welfare Call Center (129).

* Figures are subject to change due to amendments in laws and policies, and this app is continuously updated to reflect the latest information.

* Based on the standard median income effective from January 1, 2027.