Check 2026 National Employment Support Program Type I eligibility and application steps
Key Takeaway
For an autumn return to work, check Type I eligibility first. Easy Law and Employment24 list KRW 600,000 monthly for six months for eligible participants. Applying does not guarantee payment.
How do the eligibility screening and youth selection routes differ?
| Route | Age, household income, assets and work history |
|---|---|
| Eligibility screening | Ages 15–69; income ≤60% of median; assets ≤KRW 400 million (youth: 500 million); ≥100 workdays or 800 hours in the previous two years. |
| Youth selection | Ages 15–34; income ≤120% of median; assets ≤KRW 500 million. |
Source: Employment24 application introduction · Date checked: 2026-10-17
Military service can extend the youth age limit to 37. Personal income, employment status and other benefits are also checked. Selection depends on budget; confirm individual eligibility at an employment center.
Can dependents increase the jobseeker allowance?
Easy Law lists minors, older people and people with severe disabilities as eligible dependents; Employment24 specifies ages 18 or younger and 70 or older. The supplement is KRW 100,000 per qualifying dependent monthly, capped at KRW 400,000 monthly. Confirm which dependents qualify before calculating it.
What are the Employment24 application steps?
Apply online or at an employment center.
- Watch program introduction videos 1 and 2.
- Register as a jobseeker.
- Submit the employment support application.
- Await investigation and a decision after submission.
Payment is not automatic upon application. Check investigation and decision notices, and ask your officer about payment conditions.
What should recipients of other benefits discuss before applying?
Employment24 requires job-search activity and income reporting. Complete the activities you are instructed to undertake and report income when it arises. Ask your officer which duties apply.
Livelihood and unemployment benefits can involve restrictions or waiting periods. Tell an employment center or 1350 about current or past benefits and ask when you may apply.
Date checked: 2026-10-17
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the allowance paid immediately after applying to the National Employment Support Program?
No. Investigation and a decision follow submission; eligibility and job-search duties must be checked.
How much is the National Employment Support Program dependent supplement?
For dependents aged 18 or younger, 70 or older, or with a severe disability, it is KRW 100,000 each monthly, capped at KRW 400,000 monthly.
Can former unemployment benefit recipients join the National Employment Support Program?
An individual check is needed. Ask an employment center or 1350 about participation restrictions and waiting periods.
Sources & Verification Date
- Employment24: National Employment Support Program application introduction · Verified
- Employment24: National Employment Support Program guide · Verified
- Easy Law: Career counseling and employment support · Verified
All materials have been verified from official announcements and may have changed since verification.