Overview

The Parental Leave Pay Calculator estimates benefits under Korea's Employment Insurance Act. Employees with children aged 8 or under (or in 2nd grade or below) can take up to 1 year of leave, receiving 80% of ordinary wages (capped at KRW 1.5M/month, minimum KRW 700,000). Special schemes like the 3+3 parental leave system are included.

Formula

Parental Leave Pay = Ordinary Wage × 80% (Monthly cap KRW 1.5M, floor KRW 700,000)

• Months 1–3: Under the 3+3 system, 100% of ordinary wage (cap up to KRW 3M)
• 25% of benefits are paid as a lump sum after 6+ months of return to work
• When both parents take leave for the same child, the second parent receives 100% for the first 3 months

How to Use

1. 1Enter your ordinary monthly wage before parental leave.
2. 2Enter the parental leave period in months.
3. 3Select whether the 3+3 parental leave scheme applies.
4. 4Click 'Calculate' to see monthly benefits and deferred payments.

Tips

• ✔You must have at least 180 days of employment insurance coverage to qualify.
• ✔The 3+3 scheme provides both parents 100% of ordinary wage (up to KRW 3M) for the first 3 months.
• ✔Social insurance coverage is maintained during parental leave.

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