๐จ๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ท Canada vs Korea Child Benefit: What Parents Need to Know in 2025
Raising children is a beautiful journey—but let’s be honest, it’s expensive. Thankfully, both Canada and South Korea offer child benefit programs to help families manage the cost of parenting. But how do they compare?
Here’s a clear breakdown of the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) and Korea’s Child Benefit system as of 2025.
๐ Canada Child Benefit (CCB)
The Canada Child Benefit is a tax-free monthly payment administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It’s designed to support families with children under 18.
✅ Key Features:
Eligibility: Canadian residents with children under 18
Payment Amounts (2025):
Children under 6: $666.42/month ($7,997/year)
Children 6–17: $562.33/month ($6,748/year)
Income Tested: Full amount for families earning under ~$37,500/year; phased out as income increases
Payment Dates: Around the 20th of each month
Application: CRA MyAccount, birth registration, or mail-in form RC66
Extras: Additional benefits for children with disabilities (up to $284.25/month)
๐ Important: You must file your taxes annually to continue receiving CCB—even if you have no income.
๐ฐ๐ท Korea Child Benefit System
South Korea offers a universal child benefit for children under 8, along with additional cash support for infants and newborns to combat the country’s low birth rate.
✅ Key Features:
Eligibility: Korean nationals under 8 years old (0–95 months)
Base Benefit: ₩100,000/month (~$100 USD)
Infant Allowance (0–23 months):
2025: ₩300,000/month
Parental Benefit (0–1 years):
Age 0: ₩1,000,000/month
Age 1: ₩500,000/month
First Meeting Voucher: ₩2,000,000 lump sum at birth
Application: Online via or local community center
Payment Date: Typically 25th of each month
๐ Note: Benefits are suspended if the child resides overseas for more than 90 days.
๐ Comparison Table
| Feature | Canada (CCB) | Korea (Child Benefit) |
|---|---|---|
| Age Coverage | 0–17 years | 0–7 years |
| Monthly Amount | Up to $666.42 | ₩100,000 base + extras |
| Income Tested | Yes | No (universal) |
| Disability Support | Yes | Yes (separate programs) |
| Application | CRA / Birth registration | Bokjiro / Community center |
| Taxable? | No | No |
๐ก Final Thoughts
Canada’s CCB is income-based, offering higher support to lower-income families, while Korea’s system is universal, ensuring all children receive a base amount. Korea also provides generous infant and parental benefits, especially in the first two years of life.
Both systems reflect each country’s approach to supporting families—and both are evolving to meet demographic and economic challenges.
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