- Benefit
- Locally insured persons whose income decreased due to business suspension, job loss or leave, disasters or accidents and who cannot pay premiums can apply for a payment exception for the period the reason continues (National Pension Act Article 91). The exempted period is not counted toward the insured period; check with the National Pension Service whether the insured period can be restored through later payment.
- Who is eligible
- Locally insured persons of the National Pension (the self-employed) whose business stopped or closed or whose income decreased
- When to apply
- Apply at any time when the reason arises · payment resumes when the reason ends (confirmed by the Service once a year)
- How to apply
- National Pension Service (국민연금공단) branch · My Pension (내연금, www.nps.or.kr) · customer center 1355
- Important notes
- Since premiums go unpaid during the exception, your future pension amount may decrease — check the guidance on additional payment (추납).
- Note
- Durunuri applies to employees and employers insured at a workplace (not the self-employed locally insured person themselves). When income is reported, the pension premium is based on the reported monthly income.
Based on official sources as of 2026년 10월. Amounts and requirements may change, so please confirm with the official guide before applying.