- Who is eligible
- Workers with a child aged 8 (second grade of elementary school) or under who need intensive care because of a childcare center or school closure, vacation, or the child's illness or hospitalization from an accident.
- When to apply
- Apply 30 days in advance for vacations and the like; for urgent reasons (childcare center or school closure, hospitalization due to the child's illness or accident), an application to start on the same day is possible. Once a year, for 1 or 2 weeks.
- How to apply
- Apply to the employer, then apply for the benefit at Work24 (고용24, https://www.work24.go.kr). Inquiries: Employment Culture Improvement Policy Division 044-202-7475 / 1350.
- Important notes
- Can be used only once a year. The benefit application deadline is likely to be the same as for general parental leave (1 month after the start to 12 months after the end), but a separate deadline for short-term leave has not been confirmed.
- Note
- The benefit requirement is stated as short-term parental leave of 7 days or more (checking statutory details is recommended).
Based on official sources as of 2026년 10월. Amounts and requirements may change, so please confirm with the official guide before applying.