Korea Annual Leave Calculator
Workers at companies with 5 or more employees earn paid annual leave. Enter your start date to see your current entitlement and when the next days arrive.
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How much leave you get
- First year: 1 day for each month of full attendance, up to 11 days.
- After one year: 15 days if you attended 80% or more of working days.
- From the third year: 1 extra day every 2 years, up to 25 days.
Unused leave
Leave not used within a year is usually paid out as an annual leave allowance, unless your employer formally asked you to use it (leave use promotion). When you leave the company, unused leave must be paid. This allowance is also added when your severance is calculated.
Public holidays are separate paid days off and do not reduce your annual leave.
Frequently asked questions
My hagwon gives 10 days of vacation. Is that legal?
If the hagwon has 5 or more employees, the legal minimum is 15 days after the first year. Fixed vacation weeks set by the employer can count as annual leave, but the total must meet the legal minimum.
Do part-timers get annual leave?
Yes, in proportion to their hours, if they work 15 hours or more a week at a workplace with 5 or more employees.