Table of Contents
- Busan City officially implements egg and sperm freezing support project to guarantee the 'right to become a mom and dad'
- Who are the eligible applicants and what are the conditions?
- How much support can be received?
- How to apply for the Busan City egg and sperm freezing support project?
- Additional infertility and fertility preservation support policies
- Summary of important things to know before applying
- The first step in preparing for childbirth, now is the opportunity
Busan City officially implements egg and sperm freezing support project to guarantee the 'right to become a mom and dad'
If Busan citizens are concerned about permanent infertility, they can receive up to 2 million won in support for freezing and preserving eggs and sperm.
Busan City plans to start the "Permanent Infertility Expected Egg and Sperm Freezing Support Project" from 2025. This is to assist citizens who are likely to experience reproductive function issues due to surgeries or cancer treatments.
This project will be implemented as a proactive approach focusing on increasing the chances of pregnancy in the future, regardless of age, marital status, or income.
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Who are the eligible applicants and what are the conditions?
The eligibility criteria apply to men and women who are expected to face permanent infertility for medical reasons as defined in Article 14 of the Enforcement Decree of the Mother and Child Health Act. Applications can be made in cases such as:
Examples of medical reasons include various conditions, such as total hysterectomy or removal of tumors in the testicles or ovaries. Processes such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and immunosuppressive therapy are also included.
Chromosomal abnormalities such as Turner syndrome or Klinefelter syndrome may also be considered. If damage to reproductive cells is expected due to these procedures or treatments, applicants can receive partial funding for the costs of examination, collection, and storage for freezing eggs and sperm.
How much support can be received?
Women can receive support of up to 2 million won, while men can receive up to 300,000 won. Applicants can receive 50% of their out-of-pocket costs, and this support cannot be received in conjunction with similar projects from the central government, local governments, and the private sector. However, this support is only available once in a lifetime and must be applied for within 6 months of the reproductive cell collection date.
Costs unrelated to the freezing of reproductive cells, such as simple examination fees and hospitalization fees, are excluded.
How to apply for the Busan City egg and sperm freezing support project?
From June 2025, applications for health center visits will be possible online through the public health portal e-health (www.e-health.go.kr). If it is difficult to visit in person, your spouse or direct ascendant can apply on your behalf, and in this case, identification and a certificate of family relationships must be submitted.
Additional infertility and fertility preservation support policies
1. Fertility preservation support project
The support target is married women aged 19 to 44 with an AMH level below 1.0 diagnosed with cancer (C code).
The income criteria are set at 180% of the median income, and the subsidy can be up to 2 million won, including non-covered expenses.
To apply, applicants must have resided in Busan for at least six months, and the support is limited to once in a lifetime.
2. Support for assisted reproduction using frozen eggs
Targets include couples receiving in vitro fertilization using thawed frozen eggs. These couples will receive support for the cost of fresh embryo procedures, with a maximum of 1 million won per session, and applications can be made for up to two times. After the procedure is completed, a post-application must be made, and if a diagnosis of infertility has been received, it must be applied alongside 'financial support for infertile couples'.
3. Expanded support for infertility treatment costs for couples
The number of support instances per person will expand from 25 to 25 per childbirth. In cases of having a second or more children, the number of support instances will increase and the eligible procedures for support, such as in vitro fertilization or artificial insemination, will also broaden.
Summary of important things to know before applying
| Item | Details |
| Eligibility | Busan citizens expected to suffer reproductive function impairment for medical reasons (regardless of marital status) |
| Age criteria | No restrictions |
| Application deadline | Within 6 months from the date of collection |
| Number of supports | Once in a lifetime |
| Application method | Visit the local health center or apply online via e-health |
| Budget size | About 66 million won (egg and sperm freezing) |
The first step in preparing for childbirth, now is the opportunity
If you are planning to have a child or have issues with reproductive health, it is advisable to apply now.
The benefits of the policy are given to those who are aware of it.
Check the list of designated medical institutions for infertility treatment in Busan City below.
| No. | Region | Institution Name | Designation Type | Address |
| 1 | Seo-gu | Busan National University Hospital | Simultaneously designated for insemination/in vitro | 179 Guddeok-ro, Seo-gu, Busan (Ami-dong 1-ga) |
| 2 | Dong-gu | Ilsin Christian Hospital | Simultaneously designated for insemination/in vitro | 27 Jeonggongdan-ro, Dong-gu, Busan (Jwacheon-dong) |
| 3 | Good Culture Hospital | Simultaneously designated for insemination/in vitro | 119 Beomeil-ro, Dong-gu, Busan (Beomeil-dong) | |
| 4 | Busanjin-gu | Inje University Busan Paik Hospital | Simultaneously designated for insemination/in vitro | 75 Bokjiro, Busanjin-gu, Busan |
| 5 | Future Women's Hospital | Designated for artificial insemination | 459 Gaya-daero, Busanjin-gu, Busan (Gaegum-dong) | |
| 6 | I Love You Women's Clinic | Designated for artificial insemination | 470 Gaya-daero, Busanjin-gu, Busan (Gaegum-dong) | |
| 7 | Liz Inn Women's Hospital | Simultaneously designated for insemination/in vitro | 22-1 Saesak-ro, Busanjin-gu, Busan (Bujeon-dong) | |
| 8 | Liora Women's Hospital | Simultaneously designated for insemination/in vitro | 736 Jungang-daero, Busanjin-gu, Busan (Bujeon-dong) | |
| 9 | Yeonje-gu | Yeonje Ilsin Hospital | Simultaneously designated for insemination/in vitro | 6 Gobun-ro, Yeonje-gu, Busan (Yeonsan-dong) |
| 10 | Maria Medical Foundation's Maria Clinic | Simultaneously designated for insemination/in vitro | 125 World Cup-daero, Yeonje-gu, Busan (Yeonsan-dong) | |
| 11 | Dongnae-gu | Sehwa Hospital | Simultaneously designated for insemination/in vitro | 28 Minam-ro 132 beon-gil, Dongnae-gu, Busan (Oncheon-dong) |
| 12 | Good Day Drama Women's Hospital | Designated for artificial insemination | 449 Chungnyeol-daero, Dongnae-gu, Busan (Good Day Drama Women's Hospital) | |
| 13 | Bonbebe Women's Clinic | Simultaneously designated for insemination/in vitro | 1325 Jungang-daero, Dongnae-gu, Busan (Oncheon-dong) | |
| 14 | Buk-gu | Future Hospital | Simultaneously designated for insemination/in vitro | 15 Geumgok-daero, Buk-gu, Busan (Deokcheon-dong) |
| 15 | The Misswell Women's Clinic | Designated for artificial insemination | 284 Geumgok-daero, Buk-gu, Busan (Hwamyung-dong) | |
| 16 | Saha-gu | Edith Women's Hospital | Designated for artificial insemination | 361 Nakdong-daero, Saha-gu, Busan (Dangni-dong) |
| 17 | Newborn Women's Clinic | Designated for artificial insemination | 234 Nakdong-daero, Saha-gu, Busan (Goejeong-dong, Joil Building) | |
| 18 | Irum Women's Clinic | Simultaneously designated for insemination/in vitro | 1417 Nakdongnam-ro, Saha-gu, Busan (Hadan-dong) | |
| 19 | Geumjeong-gu | Soon Hospital | Designated for artificial insemination | 1701 Jungang-daero, Geumjeong-gu, Busan (Bugok-dong) |
| 20 | Suyoung-gu | Gwanganjamo Hospital | Designated for artificial insemination | 555 Suyeong-ro, Suyoung-gu, Busan (Gwanganjeong-dong) |
| 21 | Haeundae-gu | Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital | Simultaneously designated for insemination/in vitro | 875 Haeundae-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan (Jwadong) |
| 22 | Samsung First Women’s Clinic | Simultaneously designated for insemination/in vitro | 369 Haeundae-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan (Woongdong, Haeundae Centum Medical Center) | |
| 23 | Centum Irm Women's Clinic | Simultaneously designated for insemination/in vitro | 20 Centum 2-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan (Woongdong) | |
| 24 | Centum Hee Women's Clinic | Designated for artificial insemination | 60 Centumbuk-daero, Haeundae-gu, Busan (Jaesong-dong) | |
| 25 | Gijang-gun | I & Angel Women's Clinic | Designated for artificial insemination | 601 Jeonggwan-ro, Jeonggwan-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan (Daeshin Building) |
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