{"content_id":"rwtxfedlsi","slug":"child-support-advance-payment-income-limit-removal-application","locale":"en","schema_type":"HowTo","category":"policy_guide","category_name":"Policy Guide","title":"Child Support Advances: KRW 200,000 Cap, Income Test Ends","summary":"The removal of the income requirement applies to advance payment decisions made on or after October 29, 2026. Check the requirements for an enforceable title, the amount of child support actually received, and efforts to secure payment, then apply to the Child Support Agency online or by mail.","sponsorship_disclosure":null,"affiliate_disclosure":null,"commerce_disclosure":null,"author":{"name":"OnBinder Editorial Team","url":"https://onbinder.com/ko/about"},"key_points":["Check your child's age and enforceable title, and determine whether the decision date falls under the removal of the income requirement.","Prepare records of child support received during the 3 months immediately before the application month and evidence of efforts to secure payment.","Gather the latest application and consent forms, an enforceable title, and documents relating to service and finality.","Apply online through the Child Support Agency or mail the application and required documents.","After submitting your application, check its processing status. If selected, report child support received and any changes affecting payment eligibility."],"content_markdown":"People owed child support who have an enforceable title can apply for the child support advance payment program. The removal of the income requirement applies **to decisions made on or after October 29, 2026**. Prepare your court documents and payment records and submit them to the Child Support Agency. The guidance does not specify a separate application deadline.\n\nThe amounts and requirements are based on the agency’s guidance checked on October 25, 2026, and the amended law.\n\n## How to apply for child support advance payments\n\nApply through the Child Support Agency’s website or by mail. The program has been in operation since July 1, 2025. As of October 25, 2026, the removal of the income requirement has not yet taken effect.\n\n1. Check your child’s date of birth and the child support details in your enforceable title.\n2. Gather payment records for the 3 months immediately before the application month.\n3. Prepare proof of efforts to secure payment and the latest application documents.\n4. Complete the self-assessment and consent to using the service on the online application page.\n5. Enter information about the applicant, household members, and the respondent.\n6. Attach the documents and check that your application has been completed.\n\nOnline applications require applicants to register for an account and log in themselves. You must also include the application form when applying by mail. You can find the application page at [Child Support Agency Support Application](https://www.childsupport.or.kr/lay1/program/S1T135C138/part/part_01_03.do).\n\n| Application method | Website path or address |\n| --- | --- |\n| Online | Child Support Agency \u003e Advance Payments \u003e Apply for Support \u003e Apply for Child Support Advance Payments |\n| Mail | Postal code 04554, Seoul, Jung-gu, 173 Toegye-ro, 24th floor, Child Support Agency, Attn: Advance Payments Officer |\n| Find forms | Child Support Agency \u003e Advance Payments \u003e Download Forms |\n\nBefore mailing, check the address against the [Advance Payment Program Guide](https://www.childsupport.or.kr/lay1/S1T134C136/contents.do).\n\n## When will the income limit for child support advance payments be removed?\n\nThe requirement that income be at most 150% of the standard median income will be removed on October 29, 2026. Whether the new rules apply depends on when the advance payment decision is made. Do not assume which rules apply based only on the application date.\n\n| Change | Effective date | When it applies |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Legal amendment based on the average amount of child support paid | April 28, 2026 | When an advance payment decision is made on or after the amendment takes effect |\n| Removal of the requirement that income be at most 150% of the standard median income | October 29, 2026 | When an advance payment decision is made on or after the change takes effect |\n\nThe following is the wording on applicability in Article 2(2) of the supplementary provisions to the amended Act on Enforcing and Supporting Child Support Payment.\n\n\u003e This applies to cases in which a decision on child support advance payments is made under the amended provisions of Article 21-7 on or after this Act takes effect.\n\nThe legal amendment concerning the average amount paid has already taken effect. Its effective date differs from the date the income requirement is removed. You can check the effective dates and applicability provisions in the [Enactment and Amendment Text for Act No. 21600](https://law.go.kr/LSW/lsRvsDocListP.do?chrClsCd=010202\u0026lsId=012027\u0026lsRvsGubun=all).\n\n## Application requirements that remain after the income requirement is removed\n\nEven after the income requirement is removed, child support claims and payment status will still be reviewed. An enforceable title is a legal document that provides the basis for compulsory enforcement. Examples include a record of child support obligations or a judgment.\n\n| Item to check | What to prepare |\n| --- | --- |\n| Child’s age | Confirm that you are actually raising a child aged 18 or younger |\n| Claim for regular payments | An enforceable title specifying the child support amount, payment schedule, and person responsible for payment |\n| Amount actually received | Check whether the average monthly amount paid during the 3 months immediately before the application month is less than the advance payment amount |\n| Efforts to secure payment | Proof of an application for legal assistance or debt collection support, or of related proceedings in progress or completed |\n\nReceiving some child support does not, by itself, exclude you from applying. You must compare the average monthly amount actually received with the advance payment amount. Rules provide for converting payment arrangements that are not monthly into monthly amounts.\n\nIf you do not have an enforceable title, first seek a legal assistance consultation with the agency. Having a judgment and providing proof of efforts to secure payment are separate matters. The agency’s FAQ states that filing only a request to change child support does not count as proof of such efforts. You can find details in the [Agency FAQ](https://www.childsupport.or.kr/lay1/bbs/S1T134C137/E/13/list.do).\n\n## Documents for child support advance payment applications\n\nPrepare the application form, court documents, payment records, and proof of efforts to secure payment. The list below follows the agency’s published document submission guidance. Guidance issued before the change takes effect still contains the previous income limit. When you apply, check the latest forms and any requests for additional documents.\n\n| Document | Preparation requirements |\n| --- | --- |\n| Application form and consent form for sharing administrative and personal information | 1 copy, signed or sealed |\n| Personal information consent form | Include the signatures or seals of the applicant and household members as instructed |\n| Enforceable title | 1 copy of the relevant document, such as a record of child support obligations, judgment, or mediation record |\n| Certificate of service and certificate of finality | 1 copy of each, or a combined certificate |\n| Proof of unpaid child support | Transaction records for the account designated to receive payments, covering the 3 months immediately before the application month |\n| Proof of efforts to secure payment | A certificate confirming receipt of an application for legal assistance or debt collection support, a related court decision, or similar documents |\n\nIf you do not consent to information sharing, you may be asked to provide documents concerning family relationships. A copy of your bankbook may also be required depending on the circumstances. Check the detailed list in the [Agency’s Document Submission Guide](https://www.childsupport.or.kr/lay1/S1T134C146/contents.do).\n\n### What if I do not have the service or finality documents?\n\nAsk the service counter at the court that handled your case whether the documents can be issued. In certain cases, the agency accepts the My Case Search screen as an alternative. The general submission guidance requires a screen showing the date of receipt and the date the decision became final. For cases in which a certificate of finality cannot be issued, check the alternative documents listed in the [Documents FAQ](https://www.childsupport.or.kr/lay1/bbs/S1T134C137/E/13/list.do?cpage=3\u0026rows=10).\n\n## Child support advance payment amounts and calculation example\n\nSupport is up to 200,000 won per child per month. It cannot exceed the child support amount specified in the enforceable title. Using the example of 2 children in the agency’s FAQ, the limits are calculated as follows.\n\n| Item | Conditions and calculation in the official example |\n| --- | --- |\n| Number of eligible children | 2 |\n| Monthly child support specified in the enforceable title | 150,000 won per child |\n| Advance payment limit per child | 150,000 won per month |\n| Monthly total for both children | 150,000 won × 2 children = 300,000 won |\n\nThis calculation assumes that both children meet the eligibility requirements. Check the amount in the enforceable title before multiplying the number of children by 200,000 won. The example comes from the [Agency’s Amounts and Program FAQ](https://www.childsupport.or.kr/lay1/bbs/S1T134C137/E/13/list.do?cpage=4\u0026rows=10).\n\nUnder the advance payment system, the government pays first and then recovers the money from the debtor. For the remaining child support above the advance payment limit, consider separate debt collection support or other options. When calculating that claim, you must exclude advance payments already received.\n\n## Application status before and after the change takes effect\n\nIf you applied before the change takes effect but are still awaiting a decision, check the applicability provisions in the supplementary provisions. Those provisions do not provide for automatic approval of previously rejected applications. First establish whether your case is still under review.\n\n| Application status | What to check |\n| --- | --- |\n| Applied before October 29, 2026, and awaiting a decision | The new income rules apply if the decision is made on or after the change takes effect |\n| Applied on or after October 29, 2026 | Check the remaining requirements other than income and the latest documents |\n| Already rejected under the previous income requirement | Ask the agency whether you need to reapply and how to submit an application |\n| Online self-assessment displays the previous rules | Enter information truthfully and ask the officer handling your case whether the amended law applies |\n\nDistinguish the self-assessment result from the final payment decision. The agency’s FAQ also advises applying by mail if eligibility is difficult to determine. You can check the status of a case under review in My Page on the website.\n\n## The transaction record period changes with the application month\n\nThe required transaction records do not cover the 90 days counted backward from the application date. Prepare records for the 3 months immediately before the month you apply. Applying the official rule to applications in October and November 2026 gives the following periods.\n\n| Application month | Transaction record period to prepare |\n| --- | --- |\n| October 2026 | July 1 through September 30, 2026 |\n| November 2026 | August 1 through October 31, 2026 |\n\nIf you gather documents in October but apply in November, the review period changes. In that case, prepare October’s transaction records as well. If payments are not scheduled monthly, ask the agency how the amount is calculated.\n\n## Payments and reporting after approval\n\nEven after approval, you must report child support actually received and changes to payment eligibility. The agency checks these regularly. Changes in the amount of child support received or in the person actually raising the child may affect payments.\n\n1. Check the decision notice and processing status in My Page.\n2. Report child support received according to the regular notices.\n3. Report changes to payment eligibility, such as a change in the person raising the child.\n\nThe agency’s FAQ states that payments for cases decided by the middle of the month are made on the 25th of each month. It explains that if the decision comes after the application month, payments are made retroactively from the application month. This does not mean that all unpaid child support from before the application will be covered. Check your specific payment schedule in the [Payment and Monitoring FAQ](https://www.childsupport.or.kr/lay1/bbs/S1T134C137/E/13/list.do?cpage=2\u0026rows=10) and your decision notice.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003ePeople owed child support who have an enforceable title can apply for the child support advance payment program. The removal of the income requirement applies \u003cstrong\u003eto decisions made on or after October 29, 2026\u003c/strong\u003e. Prepare your court documents and payment records and submit them to the Child Support Agency. The guidance does not specify a separate application deadline.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe amounts and requirements are based on the agency’s guidance checked on October 25, 2026, and the amended law.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#how-to-apply-for-child-support-advance-payments\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"how-to-apply-for-child-support-advance-payments\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eHow to apply for child support advance payments\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply through the Child Support Agency’s website or by mail. The program has been in operation since July 1, 2025. As of October 25, 2026, the removal of the income requirement has not yet taken effect.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck your child’s date of birth and the child support details in your enforceable title.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGather payment records for the 3 months immediately before the application month.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare proof of efforts to secure payment and the latest application documents.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete the self-assessment and consent to using the service on the online application page.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnter information about the applicant, household members, and the respondent.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttach the documents and check that your application has been completed.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnline applications require applicants to register for an account and log in themselves. You must also include the application form when applying by mail. You can find the application page at \u003ca href=\"https://www.childsupport.or.kr/lay1/program/S1T135C138/part/part_01_03.do\"\u003eChild Support Agency Support Application\u003c/a\u003e.\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\u003eWebsite path or address\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Application method\"\u003eOnline\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Website path or address\"\u003eChild Support Agency \u0026gt; Advance Payments \u0026gt; Apply for Support \u0026gt; Apply for Child Support Advance Payments\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Application method\"\u003eMail\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Website path or address\"\u003ePostal code 04554, Seoul, Jung-gu, 173 Toegye-ro, 24th floor, Child Support Agency, Attn: Advance Payments Officer\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Application method\"\u003eFind forms\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Website path or address\"\u003eChild Support Agency \u0026gt; Advance Payments \u0026gt; Download Forms\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore mailing, check the address against the \u003ca href=\"https://www.childsupport.or.kr/lay1/S1T134C136/contents.do\"\u003eAdvance Payment Program Guide\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#when-will-the-income-limit-for-child-support-advance-payments-be-removed\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"when-will-the-income-limit-for-child-support-advance-payments-be-removed\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eWhen will the income limit for child support advance payments be removed?\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe requirement that income be at most 150% of the standard median income will be removed on October 29, 2026. Whether the new rules apply depends on when the advance payment decision is made. Do not assume which rules apply based only on the application date.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChange\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEffective date\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhen it applies\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Change\"\u003eLegal amendment based on the average amount of child support paid\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Effective date\"\u003eApril 28, 2026\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"When it applies\"\u003eWhen an advance payment decision is made on or after the amendment takes effect\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Change\"\u003eRemoval of the requirement that income be at most 150% of the standard median income\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Effective date\"\u003eOctober 29, 2026\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"When it applies\"\u003eWhen an advance payment decision is made on or after the change takes effect\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following is the wording on applicability in Article 2(2) of the supplementary provisions to the amended Act on Enforcing and Supporting Child Support Payment.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis applies to cases in which a decision on child support advance payments is made under the amended provisions of Article 21-7 on or after this Act takes effect.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe legal amendment concerning the average amount paid has already taken effect. Its effective date differs from the date the income requirement is removed. You can check the effective dates and applicability provisions in the \u003ca href=\"https://law.go.kr/LSW/lsRvsDocListP.do?chrClsCd=010202\u0026amp;lsId=012027\u0026amp;lsRvsGubun=all\"\u003eEnactment and Amendment Text for Act No. 21600\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#application-requirements-that-remain-after-the-income-requirement-is-removed\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"application-requirements-that-remain-after-the-income-requirement-is-removed\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eApplication requirements that remain after the income requirement is removed\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven after the income requirement is removed, child support claims and payment status will still be reviewed. An enforceable title is a legal document that provides the basis for compulsory enforcement. Examples include a record of child support obligations or a judgment.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem to check\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat to prepare\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item to check\"\u003eChild’s age\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to prepare\"\u003eConfirm that you are actually raising a child aged 18 or younger\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item to check\"\u003eClaim for regular payments\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to prepare\"\u003eAn enforceable title specifying the child support amount, payment schedule, and person responsible for payment\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item to check\"\u003eAmount actually received\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to prepare\"\u003eCheck whether the average monthly amount paid during the 3 months immediately before the application month is less than the advance payment amount\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item to check\"\u003eEfforts to secure payment\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to prepare\"\u003eProof of an application for legal assistance or debt collection support, or of related proceedings in progress or completed\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReceiving some child support does not, by itself, exclude you from applying. You must compare the average monthly amount actually received with the advance payment amount. Rules provide for converting payment arrangements that are not monthly into monthly amounts.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you do not have an enforceable title, first seek a legal assistance consultation with the agency. Having a judgment and providing proof of efforts to secure payment are separate matters. The agency’s FAQ states that filing only a request to change child support does not count as proof of such efforts. You can find details in the \u003ca href=\"https://www.childsupport.or.kr/lay1/bbs/S1T134C137/E/13/list.do\"\u003eAgency FAQ\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#documents-for-child-support-advance-payment-applications\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"documents-for-child-support-advance-payment-applications\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eDocuments for child support advance payment applications\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare the application form, court documents, payment records, and proof of efforts to secure payment. The list below follows the agency’s published document submission guidance. Guidance issued before the change takes effect still contains the previous income limit. When you apply, check the latest forms and any requests for additional documents.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDocument\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePreparation requirements\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Document\"\u003eApplication form and consent form for sharing administrative and personal information\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Preparation requirements\"\u003e1 copy, signed or sealed\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Document\"\u003ePersonal information consent form\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Preparation requirements\"\u003eInclude the signatures or seals of the applicant and household members as instructed\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Document\"\u003eEnforceable title\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Preparation requirements\"\u003e1 copy of the relevant document, such as a record of child support obligations, judgment, or mediation record\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Document\"\u003eCertificate of service and certificate of finality\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Preparation requirements\"\u003e1 copy of each, or a combined certificate\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Document\"\u003eProof of unpaid child support\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Preparation requirements\"\u003eTransaction records for the account designated to receive payments, covering the 3 months immediately before the application month\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Document\"\u003eProof of efforts to secure payment\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Preparation requirements\"\u003eA certificate confirming receipt of an application for legal assistance or debt collection support, a related court decision, or similar documents\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you do not consent to information sharing, you may be asked to provide documents concerning family relationships. A copy of your bankbook may also be required depending on the circumstances. Check the detailed list in the \u003ca href=\"https://www.childsupport.or.kr/lay1/S1T134C146/contents.do\"\u003eAgency’s Document Submission Guide\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#what-if-i-do-not-have-the-service-or-finality-documents\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"what-if-i-do-not-have-the-service-or-finality-documents\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eWhat if I do not have the service or finality documents?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk the service counter at the court that handled your case whether the documents can be issued. In certain cases, the agency accepts the My Case Search screen as an alternative. The general submission guidance requires a screen showing the date of receipt and the date the decision became final. For cases in which a certificate of finality cannot be issued, check the alternative documents listed in the \u003ca href=\"https://www.childsupport.or.kr/lay1/bbs/S1T134C137/E/13/list.do?cpage=3\u0026amp;rows=10\"\u003eDocuments FAQ\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#child-support-advance-payment-amounts-and-calculation-example\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"child-support-advance-payment-amounts-and-calculation-example\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eChild support advance payment amounts and calculation example\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupport is up to 200,000 won per child per month. It cannot exceed the child support amount specified in the enforceable title. Using the example of 2 children in the agency’s FAQ, the limits are calculated as follows.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConditions and calculation in the official example\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eNumber of eligible children\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Conditions and calculation in the official example\"\u003e2\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eMonthly child support specified in the enforceable title\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Conditions and calculation in the official example\"\u003e150,000 won per child\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eAdvance payment limit per child\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Conditions and calculation in the official example\"\u003e150,000 won per month\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eMonthly total for both children\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Conditions and calculation in the official example\"\u003e150,000 won × 2 children = 300,000 won\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis calculation assumes that both children meet the eligibility requirements. Check the amount in the enforceable title before multiplying the number of children by 200,000 won. The example comes from the \u003ca href=\"https://www.childsupport.or.kr/lay1/bbs/S1T134C137/E/13/list.do?cpage=4\u0026amp;rows=10\"\u003eAgency’s Amounts and Program FAQ\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder the advance payment system, the government pays first and then recovers the money from the debtor. For the remaining child support above the advance payment limit, consider separate debt collection support or other options. When calculating that claim, you must exclude advance payments already received.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#application-status-before-and-after-the-change-takes-effect\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"application-status-before-and-after-the-change-takes-effect\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eApplication status before and after the change takes effect\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you applied before the change takes effect but are still awaiting a decision, check the applicability provisions in the supplementary provisions. Those provisions do not provide for automatic approval of previously rejected applications. First establish whether your case is still under review.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication status\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat to check\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Application status\"\u003eApplied before October 29, 2026, and awaiting a decision\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check\"\u003eThe new income rules apply if the decision is made on or after the change takes effect\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Application status\"\u003eApplied on or after October 29, 2026\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check\"\u003eCheck the remaining requirements other than income and the latest documents\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Application status\"\u003eAlready rejected under the previous income requirement\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check\"\u003eAsk the agency whether you need to reapply and how to submit an application\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Application status\"\u003eOnline self-assessment displays the previous rules\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check\"\u003eEnter information truthfully and ask the officer handling your case whether the amended law applies\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistinguish the self-assessment result from the final payment decision. The agency’s FAQ also advises applying by mail if eligibility is difficult to determine. You can check the status of a case under review in My Page on the website.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#the-transaction-record-period-changes-with-the-application-month\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"the-transaction-record-period-changes-with-the-application-month\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eThe transaction record period changes with the application month\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe required transaction records do not cover the 90 days counted backward from the application date. Prepare records for the 3 months immediately before the month you apply. Applying the official rule to applications in October and November 2026 gives the following periods.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication month\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTransaction record period to prepare\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Application month\"\u003eOctober 2026\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Transaction record period to prepare\"\u003eJuly 1 through September 30, 2026\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Application month\"\u003eNovember 2026\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Transaction record period to prepare\"\u003eAugust 1 through October 31, 2026\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you gather documents in October but apply in November, the review period changes. In that case, prepare October’s transaction records as well. If payments are not scheduled monthly, ask the agency how the amount is calculated.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#payments-and-reporting-after-approval\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"payments-and-reporting-after-approval\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003ePayments and reporting after approval\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven after approval, you must report child support actually received and changes to payment eligibility. The agency checks these regularly. Changes in the amount of child support received or in the person actually raising the child may affect payments.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the decision notice and processing status in My Page.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReport child support received according to the regular notices.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReport changes to payment eligibility, such as a change in the person raising the child.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe agency’s FAQ states that payments for cases decided by the middle of the month are made on the 25th of each month. It explains that if the decision comes after the application month, payments are made retroactively from the application month. This does not mean that all unpaid child support from before the application will be covered. Check your specific payment schedule in the \u003ca href=\"https://www.childsupport.or.kr/lay1/bbs/S1T134C137/E/13/list.do?cpage=2\u0026amp;rows=10\"\u003ePayment and Monitoring FAQ\u003c/a\u003e and your decision notice.\u003c/p\u003e\n","tags":["Everyday Finance","Child support","Single parent families"],"faqs":[{"question":"When do the new criteria apply if my income is more than 150% of the standard median income?","answer":"The income requirement is abolished for cases in which a decision on advance payment is made on or after October 29, 2026. Do not go by the application receipt date alone."},{"question":"Will the previous income requirement apply if I apply before October 29?","answer":"Even if an application was received before the change takes effect, the new criteria apply if the decision on advance payment is made after it takes effect. For cases already decided, check with the Agency whether you need to reapply."},{"question":"Can I apply even if I have received some child support?","answer":"The average monthly child support paid over the 3 months immediately before the month of application is checked to see whether it is less than the advance payment amount. Receiving some child support does not, by itself, disqualify you from applying."},{"question":"Will I receive 200,000 won per month for each child?","answer":"The maximum amount is 200,000 won per month per child. If the child support specified in the enforceable title is 150,000 won per month, the advance payment cannot exceed that amount."},{"question":"Does a court judgment alone also prove efforts to secure payment?","answer":"The enforceable title and efforts to secure payment are verified separately. Prepare documentation of applications for legal assistance or debt collection assistance, or of related enforcement proceedings."},{"question":"Will the government also pay all child support arrears from before I apply?","answer":"This program does not retroactively pay all unpaid child support accumulated before application. You need to distinguish between retroactive payments starting from the month of application and the recovery of past arrears."},{"question":"Can I also apply by mobile phone?","answer":"The Agency's FAQ states that you can also apply by mobile phone. Since many documents need to be attached, use a PC or apply by mail if entering the information is difficult."},{"question":"Does support end when my child graduates from high school?","answer":"Eligibility is checked based on age calculated from the date of birth rather than school grade or graduation status. Support is available to children aged 18 or younger."},{"question":"Can I apply even if I receive other welfare benefits?","answer":"The Agency's FAQ states that you can receive this support alongside benefits such as livelihood benefits. However, check with the agency responsible for the other welfare program to see whether it counts advance payments as income."},{"question":"Where can I check the progress of my application?","answer":"Log in to the Child Support Agency, then check the processing status of your advance child support assistance under My Page. You can also call 1644-6621 with inquiries."}],"sources":[{"url":"https://law.go.kr/LSW/lsRvsDocListP.do?chrClsCd=010202\u0026lsId=012027\u0026lsRvsGubun=all","title":"Korean Law Information Center, Enactment and Amendment Texts for the Act on Enforcing and Supporting Child Support Payment","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.childsupport.or.kr/lay1/S1T134C136/contents.do","title":"Child Support Agency, Guide to the Advance Payment Program","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.childsupport.or.kr/lay1/S1T134C146/contents.do","title":"Child Support Agency, Required Documents for Advance Payments","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.childsupport.or.kr/lay1/program/S1T135C138/part/part_01_03.do","title":"Child Support Agency, Application for Support under the Advance Child Support Payment Program","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.childsupport.or.kr/lay1/bbs/S1T134C137/E/13/list.do","title":"Child Support Agency FAQ, Evidence of Enforcement Efforts and Online Applications","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.childsupport.or.kr/lay1/bbs/S1T134C137/E/13/list.do?cpage=2\u0026rows=10","title":"Child Support Agency FAQ, Payments, Monitoring, and Duplicate Support","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.childsupport.or.kr/lay1/bbs/S1T134C137/E/13/list.do?cpage=3\u0026rows=10","title":"Child Support Agency FAQ, Court Documents and Children's Ages","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.childsupport.or.kr/lay1/bbs/S1T134C137/E/13/list.do?cpage=4\u0026rows=10","title":"Child Support Agency FAQ, Eligibility Requirements, Payment Amounts, and Scope of Retroactive Payments","type":"source"}],"images":[{"id":2136,"url":"https://onbinder.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MzI4NDcsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--727b987cec29765bbc1613662e7dedd31c057c54/ai-900954ce.webp","is_representative":true,"generation_method":"ai_photo","license":"ai_generated","mime_type":"image/webp","width":1536,"height":1024,"translations":{"ko":{"alt":"햇살이 드는 주방에서 파란 스웨터를 입은 아버지가 딸 앞에 밥과 채소가 담긴 그릇을 놓으며 미소 짓고 있다.","caption":"양육비 선지급제는 자녀 양육에 필요한 비용 부담을 덜어줍니다.","description":null},"en":{"alt":"A father in a blue sweater smiles as he serves his daughter rice and vegetables in a sunlit kitchen.","caption":"Advance child support payments help ease the cost of raising a child.","description":null},"ja":{"alt":"日差しの入る台所で、青いセーターを着た父親が娘の前にご飯と野菜の入った器を置き、ほほ笑んでいる。","caption":"養育費の立替払い制度は、子育てに必要な費用の負担を軽減します。","description":null},"es":{"alt":"Un padre con suéter azul sonríe al servir arroz y verduras a su hija en una cocina soleada.","caption":"El anticipo de la pensión alimenticia ayuda a aliviar los gastos de crianza.","description":null},"id":{"alt":"Ayah bersweter biru tersenyum saat menyajikan nasi dan sayuran untuk putrinya di dapur yang disinari matahari.","caption":"Pembayaran nafkah anak di muka membantu meringankan biaya pengasuhan anak.","description":null},"pt":{"alt":"Um pai de suéter azul sorri ao servir arroz e legumes à filha em uma cozinha ensolarada.","caption":"O adiantamento da pensão alimentícia ajuda a aliviar os custos de criação dos filhos.","description":null},"zh-hant":{"alt":"陽光灑進廚房，穿著藍色毛衣的父親微笑著，將盛有米飯和蔬菜的碗放到女兒面前。","caption":"子女扶養費預付制度有助減輕育兒的經濟負擔。","description":null},"de":{"alt":"Ein Vater im blauen Pullover lächelt und serviert seiner Tochter Reis und Gemüse in einer sonnigen Küche.","caption":"Der Unterhaltsvorschuss hilft, die finanziellen Belastungen der Kindererziehung zu mindern.","description":null}}},{"id":2137,"url":"https://onbinder.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MzI4NTMsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--396bb25db34e14ae46d177da9cd82658b5faaece/ai-70f04880.webp","is_representative":false,"generation_method":"ai_semi","license":"ai_generated","mime_type":"image/webp","width":1536,"height":1024,"translations":{"ko":{"alt":"신발 가게에서 무릎을 꿇은 어머니가 의자에 앉은 아들의 운동화 끈을 여미며 미소 짓고 있다.","caption":"양육비 선지급은 자녀의 일상적인 필요를 채우는 데 도움이 됩니다.","description":null},"en":{"alt":"A mother kneels in 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filhos.","description":null},"zh-hant":{"alt":"一位母親在鞋店裡跪下，微笑著替坐在長椅上的兒子扣好運動鞋的黏扣帶。","caption":"子女扶養費預付制度有助於滿足孩子的日常生活所需。","description":null},"de":{"alt":"Eine Mutter kniet im Schuhgeschäft und lächelt, während sie den Klettverschluss am Schuh ihres Sohnes schließt.","caption":"Unterhaltsvorschüsse helfen, den täglichen Bedarf von Kindern zu decken.","description":null}}}],"published_at":"2026-10-25T20:03:54+09:00","updated_at":"2026-10-25T20:03:54+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/child-support-advance-payment-income-limit-removal-application"}