(Foreigner) How to apply for Support of Menstrual Products for Female Adolescents in Gyeonggi Province

Menstrual health is a critical aspect of well-being for adolescent girls, yet access to affordable and safe menstrual products remains a challenge for many. 

In 2025, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, continues its progressive initiative to support female adolescents, including foreign residents, by providing subsidies for menstrual products.

 This program, known as the 2025 Universal Support of Menstrual Products for Female Adolescents, aims to promote menstrual equity, reduce period poverty, and ensure dignity for young women aged 11 to 18. 

Below, we explore the details of this initiative, its eligibility criteria, application process, and impact.

How to Apply

• Applicants: Adolescents themselves or their guardians/primary caregivers may apply.

• Application Period

   - Online: Via the Gyeonggi-do Online Civil Service website (http://gg24.gg.go.kr)
   - Offline:  Visit the Community Service Center in your Eup/Myeon/Dong.

(Application Period: March 4 (Tuesday) to November 14 (Friday), 2025)

Who is Eligible?

The 2025 program is inclusive, extending support to both Korean and foreign female adolescents who meet the following criteria:

Gyeonggi Province extends support for menstrual products to foreign female adolescents as well!

○ Eligibility:  Female adolescents aged 11 to 18 (born between 2007 and 2014) who have a registered address, residence, or domicile in the city/county participating in the project.

○ Participating Cities and Counties (gun) : Hwaseong, Ansan, Pyeongtaek, Anyang, Siheung, Gimpo, Uijeongbu, Gwangju, Gwangmyeong, Hanam, Gunpo, Osan, Icheon, Anseong, Uiwang, Yangpyeong, Yeoju, Gwacheon, Yangju, Guri, Pocheon, Dongducheon, Gapyeong, Yeoncheon.

Foreign adolescents with resident registration, foreign registration, or domestic residence 

filing in these areas are eligible, making the program accessible to a diverse population.

Support details

○ Support Provided: A monthly subsidy of KRW 14,000 (up to an annual total of KRW 168,000) for purchasing menstrual products, provided in Gyeonggi Money

○ Where to Use: Convenience stores affiliated with Gyeonggi Money in the respective city or county (gun) (CU, GS25, 7-Eleven, emart24)

Conclusion

The 2025 Universal Support of Menstrual Products for Female Adolescents in Gyeonggi Province is a vital step toward menstrual equity and gender equality. By providing financial support, simplifying access, and fostering inclusivity, the program empowers young women to manage their menstruation with dignity. Eligible adolescents and their families are encouraged to apply and take advantage of this forward-thinking initiative.

For more information or to apply, visit the Gyeonggi-do Online Civil Service website or contact your local Community Service Center.