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Parental leave benefit calculator
Estimate Korean monthly parental leave benefits under Article 95 of the Enforcement Decree of the Employment Insurance Act, including the 6+6 and single-parent special rules.
Reference results
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Monthly amounts
| Period | Rate | Monthly cap | Monthly floor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Months 1–3 | 100% of ordinary wage | KRW 2.5 million | KRW 700,000 |
| Months 4–6 | 100% of ordinary wage | KRW 2 million | KRW 700,000 |
| From month 7 | 80% of ordinary wage | KRW 1.6 million | KRW 700,000 |
The 6+6 rule applies when both parents take leave within 18 months of the child’s birth; caps for the first 6 months are KRW 2.5M, 2.5M, 3M, 3.5M, 4M and 4.5M. Single-parent workers have a KRW 3M cap for the first 3 months. Leave used on or after 1 January 2025 is paid in full with no deferred portion.
What this calculator cannot apply
Whether special-rule conditions are met, the 180 insured unit days, pro-rating of partial months, reductions for payments from the employer during leave, reduced-hours benefits and deferred payments for leave used in 2024 or earlier are not applied.
Scope of results and official alternatives
Work24 parental leave benefit guide and calculator ↗is the official place to check; payment is decided by the Employment Center.
Calculation basis and official sources
- Employment Insurance Act Enforcement Decree Article 95 ↗
- Work24 guide to the benefit (6+6 and single-parent rules) ↗
- Ministry of Employment and Labor answer on abolishing the deferred payment ↗
This material is based on sources checked on November 7, 2026 (KST). Check subsequent amendments and transitional provisions for your particular case separately.