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Parental Leave Benefit Calculator

Monthly benefits under the 2026 rules.

Parental leave benefit (Korea, 2026)

KRW

Base pay plus fixed allowances

months

Total benefit

₩23,100,000

Average ₩1,925,000 a month

MonthYou
1₩2,500,000
2₩2,500,000
3₩2,500,000
4₩2,000,000
5₩2,000,000
6₩2,000,000
7₩1,600,000
8₩1,600,000
9₩1,600,000
10₩1,600,000
11₩1,600,000
12₩1,600,000

Paid in full during leave since 2025. Caps: ₩2.5M (months 1–3), ₩2.0M (4–6), then 80% up to ₩1.6M. Under 6+6, caps rise to ₩4.5M by month 6.

Monthly wage12 months12 months with 6+6
₩2,500,000₩23,100,000₩24,600,000
₩3,000,000₩23,100,000₩26,600,000
₩4,000,000₩23,100,000₩29,100,000
₩5,000,000₩23,100,000₩29,600,000

FAQ

How much is the benefit?

100% of ordinary wages, capped at ₩2.5M (months 1–3) and ₩2.0M (4–6), then 80% up to ₩1.6M.

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