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6+6 Parents Taking Parental Leave Together (6+6 부모 함께 육아휴직제, Parental Leave Special Provision Benefit): How to Apply, Amount & Eligibility (2026)

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: For each parent's first 6 months, 100% of ordinary wages with monthly caps: month 1 KRW 2,500,000, month 2 KRW 2,500,000, month 3 KRW 3,000,000, month 4 KRW 3,500,000, month 5 KRW 4,000,000, month 6 KRW 4,500,000. From month 7, 80% of ordinary wages (cap KRW 1,600,000). If both take 6 months each, the total cap for the first 6 months is KRW 20,000,000 each.
Who is eligible: Both parents take parental leave for the same child within 18 months of birth (meeting the general parental leave benefit requirements such as employment insurance enrollment and an insured period of 180 days or more).
When to apply: Applies when both parents use parental leave, simultaneously or in sequence, within 18 months of the child's birth. Apply for the benefit from the 1st month after leave starts until within 12 months after it ends.
How to apply: Each parent applies for the parental leave benefit separately at Work24 (고용24, https://www.work24.go.kr) or the employment center.
Important notes: The period of leave taken within 18 months of birth is covered by the special provision. Leave beyond 18 months receives the general benefit.
Note: According to government reports, if both spouses each use 12 months, the maximum is KRW 59,200,000 per year (KRW 29,600,000 per parent by calculation). Until 2024 the first-month cap was KRW 2,000,000, but it was raised to KRW 2,500,000 from Jan. 1, 2025. Single parent, income, and number-of-times conditions should be checked in the Work24 guidance.

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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

6+6 Parents Taking Parental Leave Together (6+6 부모 함께 육아휴직제, Parental Leave Special Provision Benefit): who can receive it?

Both parents take parental leave for the same child within 18 months of birth (meeting the general parental leave benefit requirements such as employment insurance enrollment and an insured period of 180 days or more).

6+6 Parents Taking Parental Leave Together (6+6 부모 함께 육아휴직제, Parental Leave Special Provision Benefit): how do I apply?

Each parent applies for the parental leave benefit separately at Work24 (고용24, https://www.work24.go.kr) or the employment center.

6+6 Parents Taking Parental Leave Together (6+6 부모 함께 육아휴직제, Parental Leave Special Provision Benefit): how much will I receive?

For each parent's first 6 months, 100% of ordinary wages with monthly caps: month 1 KRW 2,500,000, month 2 KRW 2,500,000, month 3 KRW 3,000,000, month 4 KRW 3,500,000, month 5 KRW 4,000,000, month 6 KRW 4,500,000. From month 7, 80% of ordinary wages (cap KRW 1,600,000). If both take 6 months each, the total cap for the first 6 months is KRW 20,000,000 each.

6+6 Parents Taking Parental Leave Together (6+6 부모 함께 육아휴직제, Parental Leave Special Provision Benefit): when can I apply?

Applies when both parents use parental leave, simultaneously or in sequence, within 18 months of the child's birth. Apply for the benefit from the 1st month after leave starts until within 12 months after it ends.