- Benefit
- KRW 3,000,000 is supported first for 5 years from the account issue date, with up to KRW 2,000,000 more depending on counseling, income and employment type (KRW 5,000,000 in total). Self-payment is 0-55% depending on the job category's employment rate, Earned Income Tax Credit receipt, the type of Korea Unemployment Assistance participation, etc. Training incentive: for courses of 140 hours or more with 80% or higher attendance, KRW 5,800 per day for 5 or more hours (up to KRW 116,000 per month); self-employed people up to KRW 360,000 per month.
- Who is eligible
- Any citizen who wants to work (including those currently employed). Excluded: civil servants and school staff, people aged 75 or older, high-paid workers at large companies, etc.
- When to apply
- Issued year-round.
- How to apply
- Apply online at Work24 (고용24; work24.go.kr) or in person at an Employment Center, then choose a course on HRD-Net (hrd.go.kr). Inquiries 1350.
- Important notes
- Usable for 5 years from the account issue date. Course enrollment follows each course's recruitment period.
- Note
- Excluded: civil servants and school staff, people aged 75 or older, workers under 45 at large companies earning KRW 3,000,000 or more per month, etc. Only job seekers without a stable job get the training incentive.
Based on official sources as of 2026년 10월. Amounts and requirements may change, so please confirm with the official guide before applying.