Second round of high fuel price relief payments announced — 100,000 to 250,000 won for the bottom 70% of earners (starts 18 May)
Source material is a Korean government announcement (in Korean).
The Ministry of the Interior and Safety starts the second round of high fuel price relief payments for the general public in the bottom 70% of earners on 18 May 2026, paying 100,000 to 250,000 won per person depending on the area.
Key facts
| Who | General public (bottom 70% of earners, about 36 million people), selected on health insurance contributions billed in March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Amount | Varies by area — 100,000 won Seoul metropolitan area, 150,000 won elsewhere, 200,000 won population-decline priority areas, 250,000 won special support areas |
| Excluded | 2025 property tax base above 1.2 billion won or 2024 financial income above 20,000,000 won (about 937,000 households) |
| Applying and spending | Apply 18 May to 3 July, spend by 31 August |
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The Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced the second-round payment plan for the general public (the bottom 70% of earners) and began payments on 18 May. Using health insurance contributions (the individual share billed in March 2026), about 70% of the population (around 36 million people) is selected, and payments are set by area: 100,000 won per person in the Seoul metropolitan area, 150,000 won outside it, 200,000 won in population-decline priority support areas and 250,000 won in population-decline special support areas. Households with a 2025 property tax base above 1.2 billion won or 2024 financial income above 20,000,000 won (about 937,000 households) are excluded. Applications run from 18 May to 3 July, and the money must be used by 31 August.
Summaries below are factual notes based on government announcements and primary sources — not evaluations or opinions.
FAQ
How much do I get in the second round?
It depends on the area: 100,000 won in the Seoul metropolitan area, 150,000 won outside it, 200,000 won in population-decline priority support areas and 250,000 won in population-decline special support areas.
Who is excluded?
Households with a 2025 property tax base above 1.2 billion won or 2024 financial income above 20,000,000 won (about 937,000 households) are excluded.