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South Korea
South Korea guarantees 15 days after 1 yr (Labour Standards Act art. 60), +1 day every 2 yrs (max 25). Maternity 90 days, paternity 10 days.
Authority: Labour Standards Act · MOEL · NPS
Leave
15-25 days
Holidays
15
Mat
90 days
Pat
10 days (2019)
Sick
NHIS
Framework
LSA art. 60
01
Annual paid leave
LSA art. 60LSA art. 60: 15 days after 1 yr, +1 day every 2 yrs.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 yr | 15 j | 100% | LSA |
| 10+ yrs | 20 j | 100% | LSA |
Official sources: MOEL
02
Public holidays
15 holidays15 holidays (national + Korean New Year + Chuseok).
| Day | Date | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | New Year | All | — |
| Variable | Korean New Year (3 j) | All | Seollal |
| 1 Mar | Independence Movement | All | — |
| 5 May | Children’s Day | All | — |
| Variable | Buddha Birthday | All | — |
| 6 Jun | Memorial Day | All | — |
| 15 Aug | Liberation Day | All | — |
| Variable | Chuseok (3 j) | All | Mid-Autumn |
| 3 Oct | National Foundation | All | — |
| 9 Oct | Hangul Day | All | — |
| 25 Dec | Christmas | All | — |
Official sources: MOEL
03
Sick leave
75% NHISNHIS pays sick leave (75% up to 6 months).
| Scenario | Waiting | Pay | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sick | 0 j | 75% NHIS | 6 mois max |
Official sources: NHIS
04
Maternity, paternity, parental
90 days mat · 10 days patMat 90 days (60 mandatory post). Pat 10 days (2019 Act).
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mat | 90 j | 100% | LSA |
| Pat | 10 j | 100% | Loi 2019 |
Official sources: MOEL
05
Special leaves
LSALSA: marriage 1 day, bereavement 1-5 days.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | 1 j | 100% | LSA |
| Bereavement | 1-5 j | 100% | LSA |
Official sources: MOEL
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