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Korean Gift Money Calculator | Congratulatory & Condolence Amounts
How much should you give at a Korean wedding or funeral? Pick the occasion, your relationship, and whether you attend to get a customary amount and etiquette.
How to use
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Select your relationship to the person.
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Choose attendance to see the amount and etiquette.
When to use this
Amounts are customary references that vary by region, family, and situation.
Deciding wedding money for a coworker or manager
Setting condolence money for a friend’s family funeral
Checking the customary amount by relationship
Finding a baseline for a first-birthday or opening
Amount & etiquette guide
The amounts below are customary references used in Korea and vary by region, family, and situation.
| Relationship | Usual | If close |
|---|---|---|
| Coworker · acquaintance | 50,000 | 100,000 |
| Close friend · colleague | 100,000 | 100–200k |
| Cousin · relative | 100,000 | 200k+ |
| Close relative | 200,000 | 300–500k |
| Odd amounts (30k/50k/70k/100k KRW) are customary; avoid 40,000 KRW. |
| If you attend the meal, 50,000 KRW is the polite minimum. |
| From 100,000 KRW, even amounts are fine (100k/200k/300k). |
| Envelope note — wedding: 祝結婚, funeral: 賻儀. |
Frequently asked questions
Must wedding money be an odd amount?
Odd amounts are customary, but 100,000 KRW and above can be even. Just avoid 40,000 KRW.
What is the polite minimum if I attend?
Since a meal is served, 50,000 KRW is considered the minimum. As a couple, 100,000 KRW or more is common.
What if I only send an envelope?
For a formal relationship 30,000–50,000 KRW is acceptable, though 50,000 KRW is now standard. For close ties, match the gesture regardless of attendance.
Are condolence and wedding amounts different?
The baselines are similar. Match the relationship and your means; for funerals, paying respects matters more than the amount.
Is this the exact right amount?
It is a customary reference that varies by region and family. Matching those around you is the safest approach.