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Death in Korea

The normal procedures for cancellation of New Zealand Superannuation and Veteran's Pension apply on the death of a client in Korea.

Generally, the Korean authorities will advise International Services of the death of a client in the Republic of Korea. International Services will complete the cancellation of the New Zealand Superannuation or Veteran's Pension.

Note Funeral Grants are not payable for clients who were living in Korea at the time of their death.

Mandatory Reviews

There are no Mandatory Reviews for New Zealand Superannuation or Veteran's Pension in Korea when the client has died.

For more information see:

Legislation

  • After death of beneficiary receiving specified benefit section 326 Social Security Act 2018
  • Funeral grant: restrictions on payment section 94 Social Security Act 2018
  • Exchange of Information and Mutual Assistance article 13 Social Welfare (Reciprocity with the Republic of Korea) Order 2021
  • Other specified provisions not limited section 310M Social Security Act 2018
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The contact details for International Services are:

From New Zealand 0800 777 227 (free calling within New Zealand only)

From Australia 1800 150 479

From other countries +64 4 978 1180

Email international_services@msd.govt.nz

Postal

International Services
Ministry of Social Development
PO Box 27178
Wellington 6141
New Zealand

Fax 04 918 0159

Note when calling from overseas replace the '+' with the international direct dial prefix for the country you are in.