Overview

The Employment Insurance (Unemployment Benefits) Calculator estimates daily and total job-seeking allowance after involuntary separation. Benefits are set at 60% of the pre-separation average daily wage, subject to a daily cap of KRW 66,000 and a floor based on 80% of minimum wage. Benefit duration ranges from 120 to 270 days depending on age and insurance enrollment period.

Formula

Daily Job-Seeking Allowance = Pre-separation Average Daily Wage × 60%

• Daily cap: KRW 66,000
• Daily floor: Minimum wage × 80% ÷ 8 hours (approx. KRW 64,192 in 2025)
• Monthly benefit ≈ Daily allowance × 30 days

Benefit duration:
• Under 1 year enrolled: 120 days
• 1–3 years: 150 days
• 3–5 years: 180 days
• 5–10 years: 210 days
• 10+ years: 240 days (270 days if age 50+ or disabled)

How to Use

1. 1Enter your average daily wage (or monthly salary) for the 3 months before separation.
2. 2Enter your employment insurance enrollment period.
3. 3Select whether you are aged 50 or above.
4. 4Click 'Calculate' to see daily, monthly, and total benefit amounts.

Tips

• ✔Voluntary resignation generally does not qualify for benefits. However, justified reasons (wage arrears, workplace violations) may qualify.
• ✔Benefits must be applied for within 12 months of the separation date.
• ✔If you find a new job with half or more of your benefit days remaining, you can receive an early re-employment bonus.

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