Parental Leave Calculator
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What is the Korean Parental Leave Benefit Calculator?
A browser-based parental leave pay calculator helping families plan childcare finances. Estimate your 6+6 leave benefits, monthly pay under the 18-month extended leave option, and view your full return-to-work schedule in one place.
6+6 Parental Leave Premium Benefit Under Korean Law
From 2025, if both parents take parental leave for a child under 18 months old, each receives 100% of their ordinary wage for the first 6 months under Korea's parental leave policy.
Monthly caps increase progressively from 2.5 million to 4.5 million KRW depending on the month.
| Month | Monthly Cap |
|---|---|
| Month 1 | 2,500,000 KRW |
| Month 2 | 2,500,000 KRW |
| Month 3 | 3,000,000 KRW |
| Month 4 | 3,500,000 KRW |
| Month 5 | 4,000,000 KRW |
| Month 6 | 4,500,000 KRW |
Ordinary Parental Leave Pay Increases
Ordinary parental leave pay outside the 6+6 scheme also increased under the 2025 Korean revision.
| Period | Monthly Cap |
|---|---|
| Months 1–3 | Up to 2,500,000 KRW/month |
| Months 4–6 | Up to 2,000,000 KRW/month |
| Month 7+ | Up to 1,600,000 KRW/month |
The deferred payment system was abolished so you now receive 100% of your benefit during leave.
Eligibility and Key Requirements
To receive parental leave benefits you must have been enrolled in employment insurance for at least 180 days before your leave start date. Any worker with a child aged 12 or under is eligible under Korea's employment insurance rules.
Both parents must each take at least 3 months of leave to receive the full 6+6 scheme benefits, with leave extended up to 18 months. Single parents and parents of children with severe disabilities qualify for the extension without conditions.
Recommended For
- First child on the way: When you want to estimate your parental leave benefit in advance
- Dual-income couples: When checking whether the 6+6 scheme applies and estimating the amount
- Return-to-work planning: When scheduling your full leave timeline including maternity leave
- Paternity leave review: When exploring leave duration and benefits for the spouse
- HR managers: When providing employees with accurate leave benefit information
How to Apply for Parental Leave Benefits
You can apply online without visiting an employment center. Here is what your employer and you each need to do.
Employer: Submit Parental Leave Confirmation
When an employee starts parental leave, the employer (HR department) must submit a 'Parental Leave Confirmation' to the employment center. This is a one-time requirement — it's best to request it from HR in advance.
Employee: Apply for Benefits (Work24)
You can apply monthly starting one month after your leave begins, or submit a bulk application after your leave ends. Online applications are processed through Work24.
Monthly applications provide steady income, while bulk applications save time. Note: the deadline is within 12 months after your leave ends.