Official minimum-wage, annual-leave and severance baselines are linked to the relevant calculators. Individual coverage can differ because of employment terms and statutory exceptions.
The official daily equivalent is KRW 82,560 for eight hours. The monthly equivalent is KRW 2,156,880 based on a 40-hour week plus eight paid weekly-rest hours. Check the Ministry rules for included wages and probation exceptions.
Open related tool →The baseline is 15 days after at least 80% attendance in the preceding year. From three years of continuous service, one day is added for every two years beyond the first, up to 25 days.
Open related tool →The baseline accrues one day for each fully attended month, up to 11 days before one year. Usage, expiry and employer advance-grant rules require separate review.
Open related tool →The general threshold is at least one year of continuous service and an average of at least 15 scheduled hours per week over four weeks. Worker status, exclusions and wage items may require individual assessment.
Open related tool →Do not use this summary alone to determine an employment entitlement. Verify current coverage and exceptions in the primary sources below.
Last checked 2026-08-16 · UCALX provides general reference information, not legal advice.