韩国工作生活平衡补贴2026年施行，4.5天制企业最高月补80万韩元

Group 1 - The South Korean Ministry of Employment and Labor has launched a new subsidy program aimed at promoting work-life balance, effective from January 1, 2026 [1] - The program includes the "Work-Life Balance + 4.5 Day Plan," which provides direct financial subsidies to companies that reduce working hours through labor-management agreements without lowering employee salaries [1] - Companies applying for the subsidy must implement a reduced workweek, with the 4.5-day workweek being a typical example, and subsidies will vary based on company size and the extent of reduced working hours [1] Group 2 - To encourage companies to hire new employees rather than increasing the burden on existing staff, the policy sets higher incentive standards, offering up to 600,000 KRW per month for each new employee in companies with 50 or more employees, and up to 800,000 KRW for companies with 20 to 50 employees [1] - In addition to the "4.5 Day Plan," the subsidy policy for flexible work arrangements has also been simplified, allowing small and medium-sized enterprises to receive a monthly subsidy of 200,000 KRW per employee if they implement remote or flexible work at least four times a month [1] - The government will cover up to 80% of the costs for building related systems, with a maximum subsidy of 100% for companies with fewer than 30 employees [1]