- Benefit
- Announced by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups and the Ministry of Employment and Labor on 2026.6.2: a labor Q&A casebook for small business owners, regional briefings and short-form guides; for labor disputes, the Korea Federation of Micro Enterprises counseling center (1522-0500), and for serious cases, labor attorney counseling and support for appointing a representative (Unfair Trade Damage Counseling Center 1599-0209). The Ministry of Employment and Labor's AI labor law counseling is to be linked with Small Business 24 (소상공인24).
- Who is eligible
- Small business owners (convenience stores, restaurants, cafes and other industries with many short-term workers); freelancers and service providers use labor office counseling
- When to apply
- Open all year (announced in 2026.6; casebook and briefings provided sequentially)
- How to apply
- Korea Federation of Micro Enterprises counseling center ☎1522-0500 · Unfair Trade Damage Counseling Center ☎1599-0209 · Ministry of Employment and Labor AI labor law counseling (moel.go.kr)
- Important notes
- No separate deadline. Complaints such as for unpaid wages have separate limitation periods and procedures.
- Note
- Whether a freelancer is an employee (unpaid wages, severance pay) is decided by the substance of the contract — counseling at the labor office (1350) and filing a complaint are possible (check detailed procedures with the Ministry of Employment and Labor). This item focuses on labor counseling support measures.
Based on official sources as of 2026년 10월. Amounts and requirements may change, so please confirm with the official guide before applying.