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Unemployment Credit (실업크레딧: 75% Support for National Pension Premiums): How to Apply, Amount & Eligibility (2026)

75% support of National Pension premiums while receiving the Job-Seeker's Benefit (up to 12 months), with additional coverage period recognized

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: The government supports 75% of the pension premium based on recognized income (50% of average income in the 3 months before unemployment, up to KRW 700,000), with 25% paid by the individual. The supported period is added to the coverage period. Up to 12 months in a lifetime.
Who is eligible: Job-Seeker's Benefit recipients aged 18-59 with at least 1 month of National Pension premium payment history who meet the asset and income requirements.
When to apply: When applying for eligibility recognition or unemployment recognition.
How to apply: Employment Center or a National Pension Service branch. Inquiries 1355 and 1350.
Important notes: Apply within the Job-Seeker's Benefit period. Check with the Service whether retroactive application is possible.
Note: Excluded if property tax base exceeds KRW 600,000,000 or financial and pension income exceeds KRW 16,800,000. Only Job-Seeker's Benefit recipients are eligible.

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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

Unemployment Credit (실업크레딧: 75% Support for National Pension Premiums): who can receive it?

Job-Seeker's Benefit recipients aged 18-59 with at least 1 month of National Pension premium payment history who meet the asset and income requirements.

Unemployment Credit (실업크레딧: 75% Support for National Pension Premiums): how do I apply?

Employment Center or a National Pension Service branch. Inquiries 1355 and 1350.

Unemployment Credit (실업크레딧: 75% Support for National Pension Premiums): how much will I receive?

The government supports 75% of the pension premium based on recognized income (50% of average income in the 3 months before unemployment, up to KRW 700,000), with 25% paid by the individual. The supported period is added to the coverage period. Up to 12 months in a lifetime.

Unemployment Credit (실업크레딧: 75% Support for National Pension Premiums): when can I apply?

When applying for eligibility recognition or unemployment recognition.