Employment Insurance Calculator

Employment Insurance (고용보험) is a mandatory social insurance that provides unemployment benefits, maternity/paternity leave pay, and job training subsidies. Both employees and employers contribute.

Employees pay 0.9% of their salary. Employers pay 0.9% plus an additional 0.25%-0.85% for employment stabilization and skill development, depending on company size.

Yes, if you have been enrolled in Employment Insurance for at least 180 days and lost your job involuntarily, you can receive unemployment benefits regardless of nationality. Apply at your local Hi-Korea center.

It depends on the visa type. E-9 workers are mandatorily enrolled. E-2 (teachers) and E-7 (skilled workers) can voluntarily enroll, which is recommended for unemployment benefit eligibility.