Based on Seoul Family Court 2021 Guidelines (양육비 산정기준표)
2021 Table
Pre-Tax Monthly Income (₩)
Note: Enter "Pre-tax" (Sejeon) income. Include bonuses/annual salary divided by 12.
Child & Factors
Living in Urban Area (Seoul/Metro)
High Assets (Wealthy Estate)
How to Use the Korea Child Support Calculator
Calculate Combined Income: Enter the monthly pre-tax income (*Sejeon*) for both parents. The court combines these figures to determine the family's income bracket.
Select Child Age: The Standard Table is divided by age groups. Costs typically increase as the child gets older, with teenagers (15-18) being the most expensive bracket.
Add Factors (Gasan/Gamsan): Check the boxes if you live in a high-cost urban area or have significant assets. These "adjustments" increase the standard support amount by a percentage (usually 5-10%).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Standard Support Table (Pyojun Yangyukbi)?▼
It is a guideline released by the Seoul Family Court (updated in 2021) that sets the average cost of raising a child based on the parents' combined income and the child's age. Courts use this as a starting point for all support orders.
How is the payment amount decided?▼
First, the court finds the total cost of raising the child from the table. Then, this cost is split between the parents based on their income ratio (*Bundam-yul*). The non-custodial parent pays their share to the custodial parent.
What happens if I don't pay? (Bad Parents List)▼
The "Bad Parents" (*Bad Fathers/Mothers*) law has been strengthened. Failure to pay can lead to driver's license suspension, travel bans, and even disclosure of personal information by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family.
Does remarriage affect child support?▼
Generally, no. The legal obligation to support your biological child remains regardless of remarriage. However, if you have new children to support from the new marriage, you can request a modification (*Gamyek*) of the support amount.