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Korea’s New 1-Week Parental Leave (Aug 20, 2026): Who Qualifies, What You’re Paid

July 28, 2026 by S.H. Kim

From August 20, 2026, Korea lets working parents take a paid 1- or 2-week parental leave for daycare closures or a sick kid — who qualifies, what it pays.

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