# South Korean disability support and social programs > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/south-korean-disability-support-and-social-programs > Updated: 2026-09-14T04:11:57.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. In South Korea, reports indicate a discrepancy between the rising demand for disability support and the actual utilization of available resources. Data from the Korea Social Security Information Service shows that between 2021 and 2025, approximately 38% of counseling vouchers allocated to parents of children with developmental disabilities went unused. While the number of applicants grew by 77.2% during this period, the heavy burden of caregiving has prevented many parents from attending sessions. Representative Seo Mi-hwa has called for the establishment of respite and care services to ensure parents can access these benefits. In response to broader social needs, various South Korean institutions are implementing specialized support programs. These include the ‘Donghaeng Mentoring’ program, a collaboration between Dongguk University, the Korea Land and Housing Corporation, and the Samsong Local Children's Center to assist underprivileged children. Additionally, Hosun University and several regional partners have launched a project providing customized vocational training and social adaptation skills for university students with developmental disabilities in the Daegu-Gyeongbuk region. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-14: South Korean institutions launch social support and disability education programs South Korean institutions are launching new programs to support underprivileged children through mentoring and providing vocational training for university students with developmental disabilities. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-korean-institutions-launch-social-support-and-disability-education-programs ### 2026-09-09: South Korea counseling vouchers for parents of disabled children see low usage Utilization of counseling vouchers for parents of people with developmental disabilities in South Korea has stalled at around 60%, despite a significant rise in demand and applicants. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-korea-counseling-vouchers-for-parents-of-disabled-children-see-low-usage --- Cite as: South Korean disability support and social programs. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/south-korean-disability-support-and-social-programs