How to Use the Job-Seeking Allowance Calculator
Korea's National Employment Support System Type I (means-tested) pays a job-seeking allowance to low-income job seekers, supporting their livelihood while they search for work. Applicants aged 15-69 with household income at or below 60% of the median and household assets of 400 million KRW or less (500 million for youth aged 18-34) can apply. Conditional on participating in employment support services, recipients get 500,000 KRW per month for up to 6 months — 3,000,000 KRW total.
Enter your age, household size, monthly household income, and assets to see whether you meet the age, income, and asset requirements and your estimated total payout. Youth aged 18-34 can apply under a special exemption without needing prior work experience. Apply through WorkNet (work.go.kr) or your local employment center.
Frequently Asked Questions
Regardless of household size, each eligible person receives 500,000 KRW per month for up to 6 months, for a total of 3,000,000 KRW.
In principle, you need at least 100 days or 800 hours of work experience within the past 2 years. However, youth aged 18-34 can apply under a special exemption without this requirement.
Yes, if total household assets exceed 400 million KRW (500 million for youth under the special exemption), you're excluded even if you meet the income requirement.