Preparing for childbirth & parental leave

The leave and pay you can get when your baby arrives, plus the annual leave and pay changes to sort out before leave, in order.

4 steps 3 calculators linked
  1. 1

    Calculate parental leave pay

    In 2026, months 1–3 pay up to ₩2.5M a month; with both parents on leave, the 6+6 rule pays more.

    e.g. ₩3.5M/month · 12 months → ₩23.1M Open parental leave pay calculator
  2. 2

    Check remaining annual leave

    Check your remaining leave before your leave starts and plan how to use it.

    e.g. 1 year in → 15 days Open annual leave calculator
  3. 3

    Check household finances during leave

    Review loan payments and savings against your change in monthly income during leave.

    e.g. ₩100M · 30 years → ₩507K/month Open loan interest calculator
  4. 4

    Apply on Work24

    Apply every month starting 1 month after parental leave begins. Your employer's confirmation must be submitted first.

    Work24 (unemployment benefit & parental leave applications)

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This guide describes general procedures and is not legal advice. Check your individual case with each agency.