Detected on 28 September 2026Ministry of Employment and Labor — moel.go.kr
From 2026, monthly support for the 10 AM work start system for childcare leave will increase to a maximum of 1.4 million won for businesses with fewer than 30 employees and 1.3 million won for businesses with 30 or more employees.
What changes: Starting in 2026, the support for the '10 AM work start system' for childcare leave will be increased. Businesses with fewer than 30 employees will receive up to 1.4 million won per month, and businesses with 30 or more employees will receive up to 1.3 million won per month.
Detected on 28 September 2026Ministry of Education — moe.go.kr
From January 2026, support funds for improving the teacher-to-child ratio will be provided to 0-year-old classes in daycare centers.
What changes: Starting from January 2026, support funds will be provided for improving the teacher-to-child ratio in daycare centers for the 0-year-old classes. This measure aims to enhance the quality of childcare.
Detected on 21 September 2026보건복지부 (Ministry of Health and Welfare) — mohw.go.kr
Child Allowance Payment Target and Amount Expansion, Effective from April 2026
What changes: The eligibility for child allowance will be expanded from the current under 8 years old to under 13 years old, with a phased increase of one year annually until 2030. Additionally, children residing in non-metropolitan areas and population-declining regions will receive an additional payment within the scope of 20,000 won per month. If paid via local love gift certificates in population-declining
Detected on 21 September 2026고용노동부 (Ministry of Employment and Labor) — moel.go.kr
Increase in Parental Leave Allowance and Full Payment During Parental Leave (From January 1, 2025)
What changes: From January 1, 2025, parental leave allowance will be increased, and the post-payment system will be abolished. For the first 1-3 months, 2.5 million won per month will be paid; for months 4-6, 2 million won per month; and from the 7th month onwards, 1.6 million won per month. Additionally, the allowance will be paid in full during parental leave.
Detected on 21 September 2026고용노동부 (Ministry of Employment and Labor) — moel.go.kr
Expansion of Allowance Support for Reduced Working Hours During Childcare Period (From January 1, 2025)
What changes: The allowance paid when reducing working hours during the childcare period for child-rearing will increase. From January 1, 2025, the standard amount upper limit for the first 10 hours of weekly reduction will be increased from 2 million won to 2.2 million won.
Detected on 21 September 2026고용노동부 (Ministry of Employment and Labor) — moel.go.kr
Expansion of Substitute Worker Support Fund (From January 1, 2025)
What changes: The substitute worker support fund for maternity leave, reduced working hours during childcare, and parental leave will be expanded from 800,000 won per month to 1.2 million won per month. This will be implemented from January 1, 2025.
Detected on 21 September 2026제주특별자치도 (Jeju Special Self-Governing Province) — jeju.go.kr
Increase in Maternity Leave (Miscarriage/Stillbirth) Benefit Upper Limit (KRW 2.1 million → KRW 2.2 million per month)
What changes: The upper limit for maternity leave (miscarriage/stillbirth) benefits has been increased from 2.1 million won per month to 2.2 million won per month. This applies to artists and labor providers as well.
Detected on 21 September 2026제주특별자치도 (Jeju Special Self-Governing Province) — jeju.go.kr
Expansion of Substitute Worker Support Fund for Parental Leave (Max KRW 1.4 million/month for businesses with <30 employees, Max KRW 1.3 million/month for businesses with >=30 employees)
What changes: The substitute worker support fund system for parental leave has been expanded. Starting this year, the maximum monthly support has been increased to 1.4 million won for businesses with fewer than 30 employees and 1.3 million won for businesses with 30 or more employees. The current maximum is 1.2 million won per worker per month.
Detected on 21 September 2026제주특별자치도 (Jeju Special Self-Governing Province) — jeju.go.kr
Increase in Parental Leave Work Sharing Support Fund (Max KRW 600,000/month for businesses with <30 employees, Max KRW 400,000/month for businesses with >=30 employees)
What changes: The parental leave work sharing support fund has been increased. Starting this year, the maximum monthly support has been raised to 600,000 won for businesses with fewer than 30 employees and 400,000 won for businesses with 30 or more employees. The current maximum is 200,000 won per month.
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