# South Korea to Provide 1 Million Won Marriage Support Fund Starting 2027

South Korea's Ministry of Gender Equality and Family will distribute 1 million won to couples filing marriage registrations from January 2027.

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Couples who file for marriage registration on or after January 1, 2027, will receive a total of 1 million won, distributed as 500,000 won to each spouse. [^1]

The South Korean Ministry of Gender Equality and Family announced on January 1, 2027, a new budget allocation of 16.63 billion won for a marriage support fund. [^2]

Yong Hye-in, the designated Minister of Gender Equality and Family, faced calls to resign her parliamentary seat on 2026-06-02 due to concerns over dual roles as a lawmaker and cabinet member. [^3]

The new cash-based support system ensures that low-income households who previously could not benefit from the tax deduction will now receive financial assistance. [^4]

The new marriage support fund is designed to replace the expiring marriage tax deduction, which was set to sunset at the end of 2026. [^5]

Lawmakers warned that the prolonged controversy could negatively impact the ruling party's approval ratings, with one lawmaker suggesting Yong Hye-in should make a decision before the hearing. [^6]

Song Young-gil, a lawmaker from the Democratic Party of Korea, stated on SBS radio that the appointment of Yong Hye-in appeared to be a sudden rise to power and double benefit. [^7]

Yong Hye-in's husband holds a position within the Basic Income Party, which is the party she represents as a proportional representative lawmaker. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. Couples who file for marriage registration on or after January 1, 2027, will receive a total of 1 million won, distributed as 500,000 won to each spouse. (동아일보, News)
2. The South Korean Ministry of Gender Equality and Family announced on January 1, 2027, a new budget allocation of 16.63 billion won for a marriage support fund. (동아일보, News)
3. Yong Hye-in, the designated Minister of Gender Equality and Family, faced calls to resign her parliamentary seat on 2026-06-02 due to concerns over dual roles as a lawmaker and cabinet member. (KyungHyangSinmun, News)
4. The new cash-based support system ensures that low-income households who previously could not benefit from the tax deduction will now receive financial assistance. (동아일보, News)
5. The new marriage support fund is designed to replace the expiring marriage tax deduction, which was set to sunset at the end of 2026. (동아일보, News)
6. Lawmakers warned that the prolonged controversy could negatively impact the ruling party's approval ratings, with one lawmaker suggesting Yong Hye-in should make a decision before the hearing. (KyungHyangSinmun, News)
7. Song Young-gil, a lawmaker from the Democratic Party of Korea, stated on SBS radio that the appointment of Yong Hye-in appeared to be a sudden rise to power and double benefit. (KyungHyangSinmun, News)
8. Yong Hye-in's husband holds a position within the Basic Income Party, which is the party she represents as a proportional representative lawmaker. (KyungHyangSinmun, News)

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