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Maternity Leave Calculator

Enter your due date and we will automatically calculate your statutory maternity leave period and plan your schedule.

1. Maternity Leave Plan

Please enter your information for accurate calculation.

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What is the Korean Maternity Leave Calculator?

A calculator that takes your due date and instantly computes your maternity leave period, pay structure, and parental leave schedule under Korean law. It automatically calculates leave duration by birth type: 90 days for singletons, 120 days for multiples, and 100 days for premature births. It also shows paid vs unpaid periods and employment insurance coverage. Updated for the 2025 legal revision, it helps you plan a combined maternity and parental leave schedule.

Maternity Leave Pay Standards Under Korean Law

Maternity leave duration varies by type of birth under Korea's Labor Standards Act.

TypeLeave Days
Singleton90 days
Multiples120 days
Premature100 days

At least 45 days of leave must be taken after giving birth.

The first 60 days are paid based on ordinary wage from employment insurance. Insurance coverage varies by company size.

Company SizeInsurance Coverage
SMEsFull 90 days covered
Large companiesDays 61–90 covered

Miscarriage and Stillbirth Leave Standards

Leave duration varies based on gestational age.

Gestational AgeLeave Period
11 weeks or less10 days
12–15 weeks10 days
16–21 weeks30 days
22–27 weeks60 days
28 weeks or more90 days

A 2024 revision to Korean law allows requesting miscarriage or stillbirth leave regardless of gestational age.

Recommended For

  • Expecting mothers: When you need exact start and end dates for maternity leave
  • Dual-income couples: When planning a combined maternity and parental leave schedule
  • Multiple pregnancy: When checking the 120-day leave schedule for twins or more
  • HR managers: When providing employees with accurate maternity leave and pay information
  • After pregnancy loss: When checking leave entitlement by gestational week

Frequently Asked Questions

Under Article 74 of Korea's Labor Standards Act, employers must grant pregnant workers 90 days of maternity leave. For multiple births the leave is 120 days.

Yes. Parental leave can begin the day after maternity leave ends. You can apply for both together or separately under Korean law.

No. Maternity leave is a legal obligation under Korean law and employers cannot refuse it. Violations are subject to penalties.

No. Dismissal is prohibited during maternity leave and for 30 days after it ends, per Article 23 Paragraph 2 of Korea's Labor Standards Act.

Apply through the Korean Employment Insurance website or your local employment center. You must apply within 12 months of birth. Required documents include a birth certificate and an ordinary wage verification form.