First round of high fuel price relief payments begins — priority for vulnerable groups (basic livelihood, near-poor, single-parent families)
Source material is a Korean government announcement (in Korean).
The Ministry of the Interior and Safety began the first round of high fuel price relief payments on 27 April 2026, supporting basic livelihood security recipients (550,000 won per person) and near-poor households and single-parent families (450,000 won per person) first.
Key facts
| Start | 9am, 27 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| First round: who and how much | Basic livelihood security recipients 550,000 won per person, near-poor households and single-parent families 450,000 won per person |
| Application period | 9am on 27 April to 6pm on 8 May |
| How you get it | Choose between a credit card, debit card, prepaid card or local gift certificates |
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The Ministry of the Interior and Safety opened applications and payments for the first round of high fuel price relief payments at 9am on 27 April. The first round covers basic livelihood security recipients (550,000 won per person) and near-poor households (차상위계층) and single-parent families (450,000 won per person), supporting first those with the least capacity to cope with a crisis. Applications for the first round run from 9am on 27 April to 6pm on 8 May, and you can choose to receive the money on a credit card, debit card, prepaid card or as local gift certificates (지역사랑상품권).
Summaries below are factual notes based on government announcements and primary sources — not evaluations or opinions.
FAQ
Who is covered in the first round and how much do they get?
Basic livelihood security recipients get 550,000 won per person and near-poor households and single-parent families get 450,000 won per person, supporting vulnerable groups first.
How do I receive it?
You can choose between a credit card, debit card, prepaid card or local gift certificates.