Birth & Childcare Support Guide

Nationwide: Parental Leave Benefit

Nationwide · Childcare Support

Current official conditions have not been verified for this entry.

Listed support
During parental leave, 80% of ordinary wages is paid (capped at ₩1,500,000; after the 2024 revision, ₩2,500,000 for the first three months). Additional benefits are available when both parents take leave.
Listed amount
Up to ₩2,500,000 per month
Listed eligibility
Parents who are Employment Insurance-covered employees and have a child aged 8 or younger
Listed application period
Apply within 30 days after parental leave begins
Contact
Ministry of Employment and Labor Customer Service Center (1350)

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This is not a government service. Eligibility, amounts and deadlines can change; confirm your circumstances with the responsible authority. Official source and application pages may be in Korean.