{"content_id":"ddcp07ny3x","slug":"construction-worker-birth-support-2026-eligibility","locale":"en","schema_type":"Article","category":"policy_guide","category_name":"Policy Guide","title":"New Family Birth Grant: 252 Days and Birth Date Rules","summary":"Construction workers with a child born in 2026 must meet requirements including at least 252 total accrued days and 100 accrued days within the applicable period. Registration status on the date of birth is also reviewed. Benefits include a standard 300,000 won payment and a gift bundle based on the child's birth order.","sponsorship_disclosure":null,"affiliate_disclosure":null,"commerce_disclosure":null,"author":{"name":"OnBinder Editorial Team","url":"https://onbinder.com/ko/about"},"key_points":["The child must be born in 2026, and the applicant must have at least 252 total accrued days as of the application date.","Accrued days must total at least 100 in the most recent 12 months or the previous calendar year. Women may also qualify based on the most recent 24 months.","The applicant must have been registered as a covered worker on the date of birth. Even if both spouses qualify, only one may claim the benefit.","The standard payment is 300,000 won. A gift bundle worth 100,000 won is added for a second child, or one worth 200,000 won for a third or later child.","The application period listed on 건설e음 is October 1 through December 31, 2026 (South Korea)."],"content_markdown":"The 2026 New Family Birth Celebration Grant is for construction workers who have had a child. Applicants must have **at least 252 credited days** in total and meet a requirement of 100 days within a specified period. They must also have been registered as a covered worker when the child was born. The standard grant is 300,000 won.\n\nThe figures and dates are based on an October 1, 2026 press release and the 2026 program information on 건설e음.\n\n## How do the 252-day and 100-day requirements differ?\n\nThe 252 days are the total number of credited days. The 100 days must fall within a specified period. Meeting just one of these requirements is not enough. Both are assessed as of the application date.\n\n| Criterion | 2026 requirement |\n| --- | --- |\n| Child's birth | Born during 2026, on or after January 1, 2026 |\n| Total credited days | At least 252 days as of the application date |\n| Recent work requirement | At least 100 credited days in the past 12 months or the previous calendar year |\n| Female workers | At least 100 credited days in the past 24 months also qualifies, taking pregnancy into account |\n\nFor a 2026 application, the previous calendar year is 2025. The past 12 months and the previous calendar year are assessed separately, and either period can be used. The 24-month rule for female workers does not remove the requirement for 252 days in total.\n\nThe wording for this program in the 건설e음 “Welfare Service Application Guide” is as follows.\n\n\u003e ②A person with at least 100 credited days in the past 12 months or the previous calendar year as of the application date\n\nCredited days are determined from the days recorded under the retirement mutual aid scheme. They cannot be calculated solely from the calendar period spent working in construction. The association can confirm the exact periods used for the recent-work calculation. The eligibility criteria are set out in the [건설e음 program information](https://eum.cw.or.kr/web/wel/WEBWEL010M00).\n\n## When the birth date and application date differ\n\nEven if an applicant has enough credited days by the application date, they must separately meet the registration requirement on the child's birth date. A covered worker is a worker registered under the retirement mutual aid scheme. The association advises applicants to check their work records from before the year and month in which the child was born.\n\n| Point in time | What to check | Important distinction |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Child's birth date | Registration as a covered worker | Registration at the time of application is not a substitute |\n| Application date | Total credited days and credited days within the specified period | Distinguish these from the number of days at the time of birth |\n| Document issue date | Validity of the family relationship certificate | Must have been issued within the past 3 months as of the application date |\n\nThese distinctions show the limits of delaying an application. Credited days may increase before the application date. But later registration does not replace registration at the time of birth. If a worker's first work record falls in the month the child was born, they need to check with the association.\n\n## Assessing different situations\n\nMeeting some of the day-count requirements does not make a person eligible if another requirement is missing. The following examples combine the published criteria. The final decision also takes into account registration on the birth date and any grounds for exclusion.\n\n| Situation | Assessment under the criteria |\n| --- | --- |\n| At least 252 days in total, but the 100-day requirement for the specified period is not met | Credited-day requirements not met |\n| Fewer than 100 days in the past 12 months, but at least 100 days in 2025 | May meet the requirement for the specified period |\n| A female worker has at least 100 credited days in the past 24 months | May meet the period requirement for female workers |\n| Both spouses individually meet every requirement | Only one may claim |\n\n## Comparing the 300,000 won grant with the birth celebration package\n\nThe standard grant is 300,000 won, and supplies are added from the second child onward. Thus, “worth up to 500,000 won” combines the grant with the value of the supplies. It does not mean 500,000 won entirely in cash.\n\n| Birth order of child born in 2026 | Grant | Birth and childcare supplies package | Total value |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| First child | 300,000 won | None | 300,000 won |\n| Second child | 300,000 won | Worth 100,000 won | Worth 400,000 won |\n| Third or later child | 300,000 won | Worth 200,000 won | Worth 500,000 won |\n\nFor a second child, the total adds supplies worth 100,000 won to the 300,000 won grant. For a third or later child, the grant itself remains 300,000 won. The [Ministry of Employment and Labor's October 1, 2026 press release](https://www.moel.go.kr/news/enews/report/enewsView.do?news_seq=20031) explains the expanded support for families with multiple children.\n\nA contracted provider is expected to contact package recipients from November 2026 onward. This is when contact is expected, not the date the grant will be deposited or the package will arrive.\n\n## The difference between the application period and year-round acceptance\n\nThe deadline stated on 건설e음 is **December 31, 2026 (South Korea)**. Applications open on October 1, 2026. The application period in this article follows the specific dates given by the organization running the program.\n\nThe press release says applications can be submitted year-round starting October 1. The [Government Civil Complaint Information Call Center's October 1, 2026 FAQ](https://www.110.go.kr/data/counselView.do?curPage=1\u0026num=A01_721142\u0026scCate1=\u0026scCate2=\u0026scIntt=\u0026scText=\u0026scType=) also says applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. This should not be taken to mean applications will be accepted into 2027.\n\n## Documents required by application method\n\nThe documents required differ for applications through 건설e음, in person, and by mail or fax. A family relationship certificate is required for every method. The association's instructions for each method are as follows.\n\n| Application method | Required documents |\n| --- | --- |\n| 건설e음 website or mobile app | Family relationship certificate |\n| Visit to a branch or center | Application form, family relationship certificate, consent form for the child's personal information |\n| Registered mail, fax, etc. | Application form, family relationship certificate, copy of ID, consent form for the child's personal information |\n\nThe family relationship certificate must be issued in the applicant's name. The latter part of the resident registration number must not be disclosed. Only certificates issued within the past 3 months as of the application date are valid.\n\nThe press release also mentions applications by email. Applicants must check the submission address and required documents with the branch or center accepting their application. The public 건설e음 URL is a welfare service information page. It should not be assumed to be a direct link to an individual application form.\n\n## Grounds for exclusion and common mistakes\n\nA person who has received or is claiming the retirement mutual aid payment cannot apply. A person who has already received the association's birth grant for the same child is also excluded. These restrictions are checked separately from the credited-day requirements.\n\n- It is a mistake to read the total 252-day requirement and the 100-day requirement for a specified period as alternatives.\n- Adding the spouses' days together does not meet the published requirements, which apply to each person individually.\n- The total support for a second or third child should not be interpreted as entirely cash.\n- Receiving support for another child should not be confused with receiving the grant twice for the same child.\n\n## Frequently asked questions\n\n### Is a male worker eligible if his spouse gave birth?\n\nA male worker may be eligible if he meets the requirements himself. The rule that applies only to female workers is the 24-month calculation period. Even if both spouses qualify, only one may claim.\n\n### Are additional credited days counted if they accrue before the application?\n\nCredited days are assessed as of the application date. Registration as a covered worker on the child's birth date is a separate requirement. Meeting the day-count requirements alone therefore does not establish full eligibility.\n\n### Where can I check the payment date and details of the assessment?\n\nThe specific payment date must be confirmed with the association. The expected time of contact about the package is separate from the grant payment date. The customer service center number is 1666-1122.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2026 New Family Birth Celebration Grant is for construction workers who have had a child. Applicants must have \u003cstrong\u003eat least 252 credited days\u003c/strong\u003e in total and meet a requirement of 100 days within a specified period. They must also have been registered as a covered worker when the child was born. The standard grant is 300,000 won.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figures and dates are based on an October 1, 2026 press release and the 2026 program information on 건설e음.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#how-do-the-252-day-and-100-day-requirements-differ\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"how-do-the-252-day-and-100-day-requirements-differ\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eHow do the 252-day and 100-day requirements differ?\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 252 days are the total number of credited days. The 100 days must fall within a specified period. Meeting just one of these requirements is not enough. Both are assessed as of the application date.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCriterion\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e2026 requirement\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Criterion\"\u003eChild's birth\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"2026 requirement\"\u003eBorn during 2026, on or after January 1, 2026\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Criterion\"\u003eTotal credited days\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"2026 requirement\"\u003eAt least 252 days as of the application date\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Criterion\"\u003eRecent work requirement\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"2026 requirement\"\u003eAt least 100 credited days in the past 12 months or the previous calendar year\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Criterion\"\u003eFemale workers\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"2026 requirement\"\u003eAt least 100 credited days in the past 24 months also qualifies, taking pregnancy into account\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a 2026 application, the previous calendar year is 2025. The past 12 months and the previous calendar year are assessed separately, and either period can be used. The 24-month rule for female workers does not remove the requirement for 252 days in total.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wording for this program in the 건설e음 “Welfare Service Application Guide” is as follows.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e②A person with at least 100 credited days in the past 12 months or the previous calendar year as of the application date\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCredited days are determined from the days recorded under the retirement mutual aid scheme. They cannot be calculated solely from the calendar period spent working in construction. The association can confirm the exact periods used for the recent-work calculation. The eligibility criteria are set out in the \u003ca href=\"https://eum.cw.or.kr/web/wel/WEBWEL010M00\"\u003e건설e음 program information\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#when-the-birth-date-and-application-date-differ\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"when-the-birth-date-and-application-date-differ\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eWhen the birth date and application date differ\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven if an applicant has enough credited days by the application date, they must separately meet the registration requirement on the child's birth date. A covered worker is a worker registered under the retirement mutual aid scheme. The association advises applicants to check their work records from before the year and month in which the child was born.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePoint in time\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat to check\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eImportant distinction\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Point in time\"\u003eChild's birth date\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check\"\u003eRegistration as a covered worker\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Important distinction\"\u003eRegistration at the time of application is not a substitute\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Point in time\"\u003eApplication date\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check\"\u003eTotal credited days and credited days within the specified period\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Important distinction\"\u003eDistinguish these from the number of days at the time of birth\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Point in time\"\u003eDocument issue date\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check\"\u003eValidity of the family relationship certificate\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Important distinction\"\u003eMust have been issued within the past 3 months as of the application date\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese distinctions show the limits of delaying an application. Credited days may increase before the application date. But later registration does not replace registration at the time of birth. If a worker's first work record falls in the month the child was born, they need to check with the association.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#assessing-different-situations\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"assessing-different-situations\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eAssessing different situations\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeeting some of the day-count requirements does not make a person eligible if another requirement is missing. The following examples combine the published criteria. The final decision also takes into account registration on the birth date and any grounds for exclusion.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSituation\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAssessment under the criteria\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Situation\"\u003eAt least 252 days in total, but the 100-day requirement for the specified period is not met\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Assessment under the criteria\"\u003eCredited-day requirements not met\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Situation\"\u003eFewer than 100 days in the past 12 months, but at least 100 days in 2025\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Assessment under the criteria\"\u003eMay meet the requirement for the specified period\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Situation\"\u003eA female worker has at least 100 credited days in the past 24 months\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Assessment under the criteria\"\u003eMay meet the period requirement for female workers\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Situation\"\u003eBoth spouses individually meet every requirement\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Assessment under the criteria\"\u003eOnly one may claim\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#comparing-the-300000-won-grant-with-the-birth-celebration-package\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"comparing-the-300000-won-grant-with-the-birth-celebration-package\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eComparing the 300,000 won grant with the birth celebration package\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard grant is 300,000 won, and supplies are added from the second child onward. Thus, “worth up to 500,000 won” combines the grant with the value of the supplies. It does not mean 500,000 won entirely in cash.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBirth order of child born in 2026\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrant\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBirth and childcare supplies package\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTotal value\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Birth order of child born in 2026\"\u003eFirst child\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Grant\"\u003e300,000 won\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Birth and childcare supplies package\"\u003eNone\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Total value\"\u003e300,000 won\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Birth order of child born in 2026\"\u003eSecond child\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Grant\"\u003e300,000 won\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Birth and childcare supplies package\"\u003eWorth 100,000 won\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Total value\"\u003eWorth 400,000 won\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Birth order of child born in 2026\"\u003eThird or later child\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Grant\"\u003e300,000 won\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Birth and childcare supplies package\"\u003eWorth 200,000 won\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Total value\"\u003eWorth 500,000 won\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a second child, the total adds supplies worth 100,000 won to the 300,000 won grant. For a third or later child, the grant itself remains 300,000 won. The \u003ca href=\"https://www.moel.go.kr/news/enews/report/enewsView.do?news_seq=20031\"\u003eMinistry of Employment and Labor's October 1, 2026 press release\u003c/a\u003e explains the expanded support for families with multiple children.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA contracted provider is expected to contact package recipients from November 2026 onward. This is when contact is expected, not the date the grant will be deposited or the package will arrive.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#the-difference-between-the-application-period-and-year-round-acceptance\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"the-difference-between-the-application-period-and-year-round-acceptance\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eThe difference between the application period and year-round acceptance\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deadline stated on 건설e음 is \u003cstrong\u003eDecember 31, 2026 (South Korea)\u003c/strong\u003e. Applications open on October 1, 2026. The application period in this article follows the specific dates given by the organization running the program.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe press release says applications can be submitted year-round starting October 1. The \u003ca href=\"https://www.110.go.kr/data/counselView.do?curPage=1\u0026amp;num=A01_721142\u0026amp;scCate1=\u0026amp;scCate2=\u0026amp;scIntt=\u0026amp;scText=\u0026amp;scType=\"\u003eGovernment Civil Complaint Information Call Center's October 1, 2026 FAQ\u003c/a\u003e also says applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. This should not be taken to mean applications will be accepted into 2027.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#documents-required-by-application-method\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"documents-required-by-application-method\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eDocuments required by application method\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe documents required differ for applications through 건설e음, in person, and by mail or fax. A family relationship certificate is required for every method. The association's instructions for each method are as follows.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication method\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRequired documents\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Application method\"\u003e건설e음 website or mobile app\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Required documents\"\u003eFamily relationship certificate\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Application method\"\u003eVisit to a branch or center\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Required documents\"\u003eApplication form, family relationship certificate, consent form for the child's personal information\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Application method\"\u003eRegistered mail, fax, etc.\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Required documents\"\u003eApplication form, family relationship certificate, copy of ID, consent form for the child's personal information\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe family relationship certificate must be issued in the applicant's name. The latter part of the resident registration number must not be disclosed. Only certificates issued within the past 3 months as of the application date are valid.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe press release also mentions applications by email. Applicants must check the submission address and required documents with the branch or center accepting their application. The public 건설e음 URL is a welfare service information page. It should not be assumed to be a direct link to an individual application form.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#grounds-for-exclusion-and-common-mistakes\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"grounds-for-exclusion-and-common-mistakes\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eGrounds for exclusion and common mistakes\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA person who has received or is claiming the retirement mutual aid payment cannot apply. A person who has already received the association's birth grant for the same child is also excluded. These restrictions are checked separately from the credited-day requirements.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is a mistake to read the total 252-day requirement and the 100-day requirement for a specified period as alternatives.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding the spouses' days together does not meet the published requirements, which apply to each person individually.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe total support for a second or third child should not be interpreted as entirely cash.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReceiving support for another child should not be confused with receiving the grant twice for the same child.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#frequently-asked-questions\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#is-a-male-worker-eligible-if-his-spouse-gave-birth\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"is-a-male-worker-eligible-if-his-spouse-gave-birth\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eIs a male worker eligible if his spouse gave birth?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA male worker may be eligible if he meets the requirements himself. The rule that applies only to female workers is the 24-month calculation period. Even if both spouses qualify, only one may claim.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#are-additional-credited-days-counted-if-they-accrue-before-the-application\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"are-additional-credited-days-counted-if-they-accrue-before-the-application\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eAre additional credited days counted if they accrue before the application?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCredited days are assessed as of the application date. Registration as a covered worker on the child's birth date is a separate requirement. Meeting the day-count requirements alone therefore does not establish full eligibility.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#where-can-i-check-the-payment-date-and-details-of-the-assessment\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"where-can-i-check-the-payment-date-and-details-of-the-assessment\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eWhere can I check the payment date and details of the assessment?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe specific payment date must be confirmed with the association. The expected time of contact about the package is separate from the grant payment date. The customer service center number is 1666-1122.\u003c/p\u003e\n","tags":["Labor Market","Everyday Finance","Childbirth grant"],"faqs":[{"question":"Who is eligible for the 2026 New Family Birth Celebration Grant?","answer":"Construction workers who had a child in 2026 and meet the requirements of 252 total contribution days and 100 contribution days within an applicable period are eligible. They must also have been registered as covered workers on the date of the birth."},{"question":"Is it enough to have 252 total contribution days?","answer":"The requirement of 100 contribution days within an applicable period must also be met. Meeting the requirement for either the most recent 12 months or the previous year is enough."},{"question":"What period is used for female workers?","answer":"To account for pregnancy, at least 100 contribution days in the most recent 24 months are also accepted. The requirement of 252 total contribution days still applies."},{"question":"For a 2026 application, what is the previous year?","answer":"The previous year is 2025. This is distinct from the most recent 12 months, which are counted backward from the application date."},{"question":"If both spouses are construction workers, can each receive the grant?","answer":"Even if both spouses qualify, only one may claim the grant."},{"question":"Do you receive 500,000 won in cash for the birth of a third child?","answer":"The grant is 300,000 won. Childbirth and childcare supplies worth 200,000 won are provided in addition."},{"question":"Whose records should the certificate of family relations be based on?","answer":"It must be issued based on the applicant's own records. The latter part of the resident registration number must be hidden. The certificate must have been issued within the last 3 months as of the application date."},{"question":"Can I apply while my claim for the retirement mutual aid benefit is pending?","answer":"You cannot apply if you have already received the retirement mutual aid benefit or have a claim for it pending."},{"question":"When is the application deadline?","answer":"The 2026 program notice on 건설e음 states that the deadline is December 31."},{"question":"Can I receive this grant alongside other childbirth grants?","answer":"The confirmed exclusion rule concerns receiving the mutual aid association's childbirth grant more than once for the same child. Check each program's rules to see whether you can also receive grants from other organizations."}],"sources":[{"url":"https://eum.cw.or.kr/web/wel/WEBWEL010M00","title":"건설e음 Welfare Service Application Guide: New Family (Childbirth) Congratulatory Grant","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.moel.go.kr/news/enews/report/enewsView.do?news_seq=20031","title":"Ministry of Employment and Labor: Construction Workers Mutual Aid Association Implements the “New Family (Childbirth) Congratulatory Grant” Program, October 1, 2026","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.110.go.kr/data/counselView.do?curPage=1\u0026num=A01_721142\u0026scCate1=\u0026scCate2=\u0026scIntt=\u0026scText=\u0026scType=","title":"Government Civil Service Information Call Center: 2026 New Family (Childbirth) Congratulatory Grant for Construction Workers, October 1, 2026","type":"source"}],"images":[{"id":1724,"url":"https://onbinder.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MjYyODAsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--ba1471216a089c360dae42bfb75a9ed3f497e219/ai-12b16231.webp","is_representative":true,"generation_method":"ai_photo","license":"ai_generated","mime_type":"image/webp","width":1536,"height":1024,"translations":{"ko":{"alt":"작업복과 안전모가 걸린 집에서 건설노동자 아버지가 신생아를 안고 내려다본다.","caption":"2026년 출산한 건설노동자는 출산일 당시 피공제자로 등록돼 있어야 지원을 받을 수 있다.","description":null},"en":{"alt":"A construction worker cradles his newborn beside a cot, with his work jacket and hard hat by the door.","caption":"For a 2026 birth, a construction worker must have been registered as a covered worker on the birth date to qualify.","description":null},"ja":{"alt":"作業着とヘルメットが掛かった部屋で、建設労働者の父親が新生児を抱いて見つめる。","caption":"2026年の出産に対する支援には、出産日時点で被共済者として登録されている必要がある。","description":null},"es":{"alt":"Un trabajador de la construcción sostiene a su recién nacido junto a una cuna; su chaqueta y casco están junto a la puerta.","caption":"Para recibir la ayuda por un nacimiento en 2026, el trabajador debía estar registrado en la fecha del parto.","description":null},"id":{"alt":"Pekerja konstruksi menggendong bayi yang baru lahir di dekat ranjang bayi; jaket kerja dan helmnya tergantung di pintu.","caption":"Untuk mendapat bantuan atas kelahiran pada 2026, pekerja konstruksi harus sudah terdaftar pada tanggal kelahiran.","description":null},"pt":{"alt":"Um trabalhador da construção civil segura o recém-nascido junto ao berço, com o casaco de trabalho e o capacete à porta.","caption":"Para receber o apoio por um nascimento em 2026, o trabalhador devia estar registado na data do parto.","description":null},"zh-hant":{"alt":"建築工人父親在嬰兒床旁抱著新生兒，門邊掛著工作外套和安全帽。","caption":"2026年生育的建築工人，須在孩子出生當天已登記為受保障勞工，才符合申請資格。","description":null},"de":{"alt":"Ein Bauarbeiter hält sein Neugeborenes neben einem Kinderbett; Arbeitsjacke und Schutzhelm hängen an der Tür.","caption":"Für die Unterstützung bei einer Geburt im Jahr 2026 muss der Bauarbeiter am Tag der Geburt registriert gewesen sein.","description":null}}},{"id":1725,"url":"https://onbinder.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MjYyODYsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--c1f16073bd547980f1e65e3cfa0a93afb1d2e081/ai-081628bc.webp","is_representative":false,"generation_method":"ai_semi","license":"ai_generated","mime_type":"image/webp","width":1536,"height":1024,"translations":{"ko":{"alt":"병원 침대에 누운 산모가 투명한 아기 침대의 신생아에게 손을 뻗고, 옆 의자에 안전 조끼와 안전모가 놓여 있다.","caption":"2026년 출산한 건설노동자는 신청일 기준 적립일수가 252일 이상이어야 한다.","description":null},"en":{"alt":"A mother reaches from her hospital bed toward her newborn in a clear bassinet; a safety vest and hard hat rest nearby.","caption":"Construction workers who give birth in 2026 need at least 252 credited days by the application date.","description":null},"ja":{"alt":"病院のベッドから新生児に手を伸ばす母親。そばの椅子には安全ベストとヘルメットが置かれている。","caption":"2026年に出産した建設労働者は、申請日時点で積立日数が252日以上必要となる。","description":null},"es":{"alt":"Una madre tiende la mano hacia su recién nacido desde la cama del hospital; cerca hay un chaleco y un casco de seguridad.","caption":"Quienes trabajan en la construcción y dan a luz en 2026 deben acumular al menos 252 días hasta la fecha de solicitud.","description":null},"id":{"alt":"Seorang ibu di ranjang rumah sakit menjangkau bayinya di boks bening; rompi keselamatan dan helm proyek ada di dekatnya.","caption":"Pekerja konstruksi yang melahirkan pada 2026 harus memiliki sedikitnya 252 hari iuran saat mengajukan permohonan.","description":null},"pt":{"alt":"Uma mãe estende a mão para o recém-nascido no berço do hospital; um colete e um capacete de segurança estão por perto.","caption":"Trabalhadoras da construção que derem à luz em 2026 precisam de pelo menos 252 dias acumulados até a data do pedido.","description":null},"zh-hant":{"alt":"母親從病床伸手觸碰透明嬰兒床裡的新生兒，旁邊放著反光背心和安全帽。","caption":"2026年生產的建築工人，申請時累計提撥天數須達252天以上。","description":null},"de":{"alt":"Eine Mutter streckt sich vom Krankenhausbett zu ihrem Neugeborenen im Beistellbett; Warnweste und Schutzhelm liegen daneben.","caption":"Bauarbeiterinnen, die 2026 ein Kind bekommen, benötigen bei Antragstellung mindestens 252 angesammelte Beitragstage.","description":null}}}],"published_at":"2026-10-09T22:46:33+09:00","updated_at":"2026-10-09T22:46:33+09:00","license":"cc_by","translation_status":"reviewed","available_locales":["ko","en","ja","es"],"data_locales":["ko","en","ja","es","id","pt","zh-hant","de"],"url":"https://onbinder.com/en/articles/construction-worker-birth-support-2026-eligibility"}