2026 Energy Voucher applications open (701,300 won for households of 4 or more; summer and winter split removed)
Source material is a Korean government announcement (in Korean).
Applications for the 2026 Energy Voucher run from 15 June to 31 December. The amount ranges from 295,200 won for 1 person to 701,300 won for households of 4 or more, and it can be used freely between 1 July 2026 and 31 May 2027.
Key facts
| Application period | 15 June to 31 December 2026 |
|---|---|
| Usage period | 1 July 2026 to 31 May 2027 (summer and winter split removed, free use within the period) |
| Amount | 1 person 295,200 won · 2 people 407,500 won · 3 people 532,700 won · 4 or more 701,300 won |
| Who it is for | Households receiving livelihood, medical, housing or education benefits that include an older person, an infant or young child, a person with a disability, a pregnant woman, a person with a serious illness, or a single-parent family, among others |
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Applications for the 2026 Energy Voucher opened on 15 June and run until 31 December. The voucher can be used from 1 July 2026 to 31 May 2027, and from this year the split between summer and winter use has been removed, so you can use it freely within that period. The amounts are 295,200 won for 1 person, 407,500 won for 2 people, 532,700 won for 3 people and 701,300 won for households of 4 or more. It is for households that receive livelihood, medical, housing or education benefits and that include an older person, an infant or young child, a person with a disability, a pregnant woman, a person with a serious illness, or a single-parent family, among others.
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FAQ
When is the deadline to apply for the Energy Voucher?
You can apply from 15 June to 31 December 2026.
How much is it?
It depends on household size: 295,200 won for 1 person, 407,500 won for 2 people, 532,700 won for 3 people, and 701,300 won for households of 4 or more.
Who can get it?
It is for households that receive livelihood, medical, housing or education benefits and that include an older person, an infant or young child, a person with a disability, a pregnant woman, a person with a serious illness, or a single-parent family, among others.
When can I use it?
From 1 July 2026 to 31 May 2027. From this year the split between summer and winter use has been removed, so you can use it freely within that period.