Korea Unemployment Benefit Calculator (실업급여 구직급여)
Determine daily job-seeking allowance (구직급여), statutory caps (66,000원 상한 / 64,192원 하한), and duration under Employment Insurance Act.
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❓ 자주 묻는 법정 질문 (FAQ)
What is the difference between sileop-geubyeo and silup-geubyeo in Korea?
They refer to the exact same statutory benefit under the Employment Insurance Act (고용보험법): Job-Seeking Allowance (구직급여), commonly transliterated as either "sileop geubyeo" or "silup geubyeo" in English.
What are the statutory upper and lower daily limits for unemployment benefits in 2024-2025?
The statutory caps are: (1) Maximum daily limit: KRW 66,000 per day; (2) Minimum daily floor: 80% of minimum hourly wage × 8 hours = KRW 63,104/day (2024) and KRW 64,192/day (2025 based on KRW 10,030 minimum wage).
How many days of unemployment benefits can an employee receive in Korea?
The benefit duration (소정급여일수) ranges from 120 days to 270 days depending on the worker's age (<50 vs ≥50/disabled) and their total insured employment period (1 to 10+ years).
Can an employee claim unemployment benefits if they voluntarily resign?
Generally, voluntary resignation (자발적 퇴사) does not qualify for benefits. However, exceptions exist under the Employment Insurance Act Enforcement Rules (e.g., wage arrears of ≥2 months, forced relocation making commute >3 hours, sexual harassment, or statutory caregiving emergencies).
Is there a deadline to apply for unemployment benefits after job separation?
Yes. An applicant must apply and complete all benefit receipt within 12 months (1 year) from the date of employment separation. Any unclaimed benefit days after the 12-month window expires are permanently forfeited.
Engr. Muhammad Shahzad
Verified Korean Labor & Statutory Systems SpecialistChartered Systems Engineer and International Labor Policy Analyst. Specializing in computational labor standards under the Korean Labor Standards Act (근로기준법), 4 Major Social Insurances (4대보험), National Tax Service (국세청) withholding schedules, and Housing Lease Protection statutory architectures.