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This page provides a comprehensive guide to disability welfare programs available in South Korea. Find information on disability pensions, activity support services, assistive device programs, employment support, medical rehabilitation, and other government benefits for persons with disabilities.
Korea offers a broad range of support services for people with disabilities, from financial benefits like disability pensions and allowances to practical support such as personal assistance services, assistive technology, and workplace accommodations. This guide organizes these programs clearly to help individuals and families find the support they are entitled to.
Programs are organized by category — income support, activity assistance, medical and health services, education, employment and vocational rehabilitation, and mobility and convenience — so users can quickly locate the information most relevant to their needs.
Key Features
- Disability pension and disability allowance program details
- Activity support (personal assistance) service eligibility and application guide
- Assistive device support programs and available equipment
- Employment support services including vocational rehabilitation and workplace accommodations
- Disability registration process and required documentation
- Links to official portals and welfare agencies for persons with disabilities
- Medical expense reduction and health checkup support for registered disabled persons
- Special education and developmental rehabilitation voucher programs for children with disabilities
Frequently Asked Questions
What disability welfare benefits are available in Korea?
Korea provides a wide range of disability welfare benefits including disability pensions for those with severe disabilities, disability allowances, activity support services (personal assistance), assistive device subsidies, medical rehabilitation, residential support, and employment assistance programs.
How do I register as a person with a disability in Korea?
Disability registration is done through your local community center (eup/myeon/dong office). You will need to submit an application along with medical documentation. After a disability assessment conducted by the National Pension Service, a disability grade is assigned and a disability registration card is issued.
What is the activity support service?
The activity support service (hwaldong jiwon) provides personal assistance to persons with disabilities who need help with daily activities such as mobility, household tasks, and social participation. Eligible individuals receive a monthly service hour allocation based on their assessed needs.
How can persons with disabilities access employment support?
The Korea Employment Agency for Persons with Disabilities (KEAD) offers vocational counseling, job training, workplace accommodations, and job placement services. Employers hiring persons with disabilities may also receive subsidies and support. Details on available programs and application methods are provided in the guide.
What is the disability pension and who qualifies?
The disability pension provides up to KRW 403,180 per month to persons aged 18 and older with severe disabilities whose income falls below the eligibility threshold. Single households must have income of KRW 1.3 million or less, and married couples KRW 2.08 million or less. Additional supplementary payments are available for basic livelihood recipients.
What assistive devices are covered by the government?
The government supports various assistive devices through health insurance coverage (hearing aids up to KRW 1.31 million, electric wheelchairs up to KRW 2.5 million) and free information and communication devices (screen magnifiers, braille terminals). Assistive technology devices can also be rented or provided free of charge through specialized centers.
What medical expense support is available for disabled persons?
Registered disabled persons receive reduced medical copayments. Those on Medical Aid pay only KRW 750-1,500 for outpatient visits. A disability health care doctor program provides free chronic disease and disability management for persons with severe disabilities. Dental care is available at 12 specialized disability oral care centers nationwide.
What education support exists for children with disabilities?
Children with disabilities receive free compulsory special education from ages 3 through high school. A developmental rehabilitation voucher provides KRW 220,000 per month for speech therapy, behavioral therapy, and sensory integration therapy for children under 18. Lifelong education programs for adults with disabilities are also available at no or low cost.