- Benefit
- Paid leave under the Civil Servant Service Regulations (no salary reduction). Miscarriage and stillbirth leave: 10 days within 15 weeks, 30 days at 16~21 weeks, 60 days at 22~27 weeks, 90 days at 28 weeks or more; spouse miscarriage or stillbirth 3 days (based on the Ministry of Personnel Management's leave system guidance; whether civil service rules were revised after the private-sector spouse miscarriage and stillbirth leave was introduced on Sept. 18, 2026 has not been confirmed).
- Who is eligible
- National and local civil servants (including those with civil servant status such as national and public school teachers). Private school staff and similar are under separate rules.
- When to apply
- Maternity leave is 90 days before and after childbirth (100 days for premature births, 120 days for multiples), spouse childbirth leave 20 days (25 days for multiples), pregnancy checkup leave within 10 days, maternity protection time within 2 hours per day (approval mandatory within 12 weeks of pregnancy or after 32 weeks), and childcare time up to 2 hours per day within a 36-month range (child aged 8 or in second grade or lower).
- How to apply
- Apply to the personnel department of your agency (service system). Ministry of Personnel Management guidance: https://www.mpm.go.kr/mpm/info/infoService/BizService01/
- Important notes
- For the usage deadline of each leave, check your agency's service regulations.
- Note
- Civil servants are subject to the Civil Servant Service Regulations, not employment insurance. Spouse childbirth leave for civil servants was expanded from 10 days to 20 days effective Feb. 11, 2025 (korea.kr policy news). Confirm with the personnel department of your agency.
Based on official sources as of 2026년 10월. Amounts and requirements may change, so please confirm with the official guide before applying.