Korean Wedding Gift Money Calculator
Last updated: 2026-06-25
The right Korean wedding gift money depends on relationship and closeness: typically ₩50,000 for a coworker or acquaintance, ₩100,000 for a close friend or colleague, and ₩200,000 or more for very close ties.
If you attend the wedding, it is considered polite to give at least the cost of your meal (usually ₩50,000–70,000 per person); if you do not attend, a somewhat lower amount is fine. This result is a reference estimate.
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The amount shown is a reference estimate based on common customs. The real amount varies by region, season, and family culture, so treat it as a guide and decide the final amount yourself.
How to use
- Choose relationship — Select your relationship to the person getting married (coworker, friend, relative, etc.).
- Choose closeness and attendance — Select closeness (normal, close, very close), whether you attend, and the meal cost level.
- See the result — Press Calculate to see the recommended wedding gift amount and a sensible range.
Korean wedding gift money standards by relationship
There is no fixed rule for gift money, but there are common customs tied to relationship and closeness. The key point is that if you attend the wedding, giving at least the cost of your own meal is considered polite. The table below shows approximate amounts at 'normal' closeness; the closer you are, the higher you go.
| Relationship | Typical amount | When close |
|---|---|---|
| Acquaintance · just know them | ₩30,000–50,000 | ₩50,000 |
| Coworker · classmate | ₩50,000 | ₩100,000 |
| Friend · senior/junior | ₩50,000–100,000 | ₩100,000–200,000 |
| Relative (cousin, etc.) | ₩50,000–100,000 | ₩100,000–200,000 |
| Close relative | ₩100,000–200,000 | ₩200,000–300,000 |
| Sibling · immediate family | ₩300,000–500,000+ | ₩500,000+ |
By custom, amounts are traditionally set to odd numbers (₩30,000, ₩50,000, ₩70,000) or round tens (₩100,000, ₩200,000, ₩300,000). Amounts containing a '4' are usually avoided. For more on writing the envelope and etiquette, see the Korean gift money amount guide.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How much Korean wedding gift money is appropriate?
It depends on relationship and closeness. A coworker or ordinary acquaintance is typically ₩50,000, a close friend or colleague ₩100,000, and a very close friend or near relative ₩200,000 or more. Given the meal cost (usually ₩50,000–70,000 per person), if you attend the wedding it is considered polite to give at least the cost of your own meal.
Why is Korean gift money given in odd numbers?
Traditionally odd numbers carry positive 'yang' energy and are seen as auspicious, so amounts like ₩30,000, ₩50,000, or ₩70,000 are customary. Round figures such as ₩100,000 or ₩200,000 are exceptions and are perfectly acceptable. Amounts containing a '4' (like ₩40,000) are usually avoided.
Can I give less if I do not attend the wedding?
If you do not attend, there is no meal cost, so it is common to give a somewhat lower amount than if you attended (for example ₩100,000 when attending becomes ₩50,000 when not). However, if the relationship is very close, people often give a similar amount regardless of attendance.
What do you write on a Korean wedding gift envelope?
On the front center, write a congratulatory phrase such as '祝結婚' (congratulations on the marriage), '祝華婚', or '祝聖婚'. On the lower left of the back, write your affiliation and name. Always write your name so the couple knows who the gift is from.
Are the amounts from this calculator accurate?
This calculator provides reference estimates based on common customs. The actual appropriate amount can vary by region, season, family culture, and what you received in the past, so treat it as a guide and decide the final amount yourself.
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Last updated: 2026-06-25