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Maternity Benefit for Those Not Covered by Employment Insurance (고용보험 미적용자 출산급여): Sole Proprietors, Freelancers, Special-Type Workers, Workers Insured Under 180 Days: How to Apply, Amount & Eligibility (2026)

Total KRW 1,500,000 (KRW 500,000 per month x 3 months paid in a lump sum). Miscarriage or stillbirth: KRW 300,000 up to 15 weeks of pregnancy, KRW 500,000 at 16~21 weeks, KRW 1,000,000 at 22~27 weeks, KRW 1,500,000 at 28 weeks or more.

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)

Who is eligible: Women who gave birth, who have income activity but did not receive the maternity leave benefit because they are not covered by employment insurance. Income activity for 3 months or more in the 18 months before childbirth + currently engaged in income activity on the childbirth date. Eligible: workers insured under employment insurance for 30 days or more but less than 180 days and workers excluded from coverage, sole proprietors with no employees on the childbirth date, special-type workers and freelancers. Excluded: civil servants, private school staff, foreign workers, and artists and labor providers insured under employment insurance (artists who do not meet the benefit requirements can be supported). Unemployed people and full-time homemakers without income activity are not eligible.
When to apply: Apply within 1 year of the childbirth date (including miscarriage and stillbirth). One application within the period.
How to apply: Work24 (고용24, https://www.work24.go.kr) online, or visit or mail to the employment center. Documents: application, resident registration certificate of the newborn child, income activity proof materials. Payment decision within about 14 days after application. Inquiries: 1350.
Important notes: Expires if not applied for within 1 year of the childbirth date. Some cases, such as special-type workers whose spouse is the same as the employer, are excluded (change announced Jan. 1, 2026).
Note: Based on a normal childbirth. The amounts do not change in 2026, but recognition of income activity changes to a 'tax-reported income' basis (applied to applications from Jan. 1, 2026; income proof materials from applications from Feb. 1, 2026). Sole proprietors need value-added tax and comprehensive income tax filing records and tax invoices; special-type workers and freelancers need business income withholding tax receipts and comprehensive income tax filing records. Cannot be combined with the employment insurance maternity leave benefit (for those not covered). Separate from local government and company childbirth grants (check with the local government whether duplicate receipt is possible).

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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

Maternity Benefit for Those Not Covered by Employment Insurance (고용보험 미적용자 출산급여): Sole Proprietors, Freelancers, Special-Type Workers, Workers Insured Under 180 Days: who can receive it?

Women who gave birth, who have income activity but did not receive the maternity leave benefit because they are not covered by employment insurance. Income activity for 3 months or more in the 18 months before childbirth + currently engaged in income activity on the childbirth date. Eligible: workers insured under employment insurance for 30 days or more but less than 180 days and workers excluded from coverage, sole proprietors with no employees on the childbirth date, special-type workers and freelancers. Excluded: civil servants, private school staff, foreign workers, and artists and labor providers insured under employment insurance (artists who do not meet the benefit requirements can be supported). Unemployed people and full-time homemakers without income activity are not eligible.

Maternity Benefit for Those Not Covered by Employment Insurance (고용보험 미적용자 출산급여): Sole Proprietors, Freelancers, Special-Type Workers, Workers Insured Under 180 Days: how do I apply?

Work24 (고용24, https://www.work24.go.kr) online, or visit or mail to the employment center. Documents: application, resident registration certificate of the newborn child, income activity proof materials. Payment decision within about 14 days after application. Inquiries: 1350.

Maternity Benefit for Those Not Covered by Employment Insurance (고용보험 미적용자 출산급여): Sole Proprietors, Freelancers, Special-Type Workers, Workers Insured Under 180 Days: how much will I receive?

Maternity Benefit for Those Not Covered by Employment Insurance (고용보험 미적용자 출산급여): Sole Proprietors, Freelancers, Special-Type Workers, Workers Insured Under 180 Days: when can I apply?

Apply within 1 year of the childbirth date (including miscarriage and stillbirth). One application within the period.