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Korea Unemployment Assistance (국민취업지원제도) Type II (Job Activity Expenses and Services): How to Apply, Amount & Eligibility (2026)

No income support; job counseling, training, work experience and job activity expenses, Employment Success Allowance up to KRW 1,500,000

This page is a translation of the Korean original and is for reference only. The official Korean guidance is the authoritative source for amounts and conditions, so be sure to confirm on the official website before applying. View Korean original (한국어)

Benefit: Type II provides employment support services and a participation allowance (job activity expenses, up to several hundred thousand won per month; needs confirmation) instead of the Job-Seeking Promotion Allowance. There are reports that the 2026 Type II Training Participation Support Allowance (KRW 284,000 per month) was abolished (official source not confirmed). After getting a job, Employment Success Allowance up to KRW 1,500,000.
Who is eligible: Job seekers aged 15-69 not covered by Type I: household median income at or below 100% (no income limit for youth aged 15-34), including specific groups (small self-employed, etc.).
When to apply: Apply year-round.
How to apply: Work24 (고용24; work24.go.kr) or the Employment Center with jurisdiction. Inquiries 1350.
Important notes: You must carry out your job activity plan during the participation period.
Note: For people who are not eligible for Type I (youth regardless of income; middle-aged and older people at or below 100% of median income, etc.). Not available together with receiving the Job-Seeker's Benefit (check with Work24 (고용24)).

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Based on official sources as of 2026년 10월. Amounts and requirements may change, so please confirm with the official guide before applying.

Frequently asked questions

Korea Unemployment Assistance (국민취업지원제도) Type II (Job Activity Expenses and Services): who can receive it?

Job seekers aged 15-69 not covered by Type I: household median income at or below 100% (no income limit for youth aged 15-34), including specific groups (small self-employed, etc.).

Korea Unemployment Assistance (국민취업지원제도) Type II (Job Activity Expenses and Services): how do I apply?

Work24 (고용24; work24.go.kr) or the Employment Center with jurisdiction. Inquiries 1350.

Korea Unemployment Assistance (국민취업지원제도) Type II (Job Activity Expenses and Services): how much will I receive?

Type II provides employment support services and a participation allowance (job activity expenses, up to several hundred thousand won per month; needs confirmation) instead of the Job-Seeking Promotion Allowance. There are reports that the 2026 Type II Training Participation Support Allowance (KRW 284,000 per month) was abolished (official source not confirmed). After getting a job, Employment Success Allowance up to KRW 1,500,000.

Korea Unemployment Assistance (국민취업지원제도) Type II (Job Activity Expenses and Services): when can I apply?

Apply year-round.