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육아휴직
yuk-ah-hyoo-jik
parental leave
육아휴직을 신청하면 회사에서 월급의 80%를 받을 수 있습니다.
If you apply for parental leave, you can receive 80% of your salary from the company.
Law
formal
A legal right for employees to take time off work to care for a newborn or adopted child, typically with partial pay guaranteed by law.
한국에서는 육아휴직을 최대 1년까지 사용할 수 있습니다.
In Korea, you can take up to 1 year of parental leave.
In Korea, parental leave is regulated by the Employment Insurance Act and provides financial support to parents taking care of children under 8 years old.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Gender Disparity
In Korea, women take parental leave much more frequently than men due to cultural expectations.
Gold Rule
Legal Rights
Employers cannot discriminate against employees who take parental leave.
Word Origin
Combination of 육아 (childcare) + 휴직 (leave from work).
Usage Notes
In Korea, parental leave is available to both mothers and fathers, though usage rates differ significantly by gender.
Word Breakdown
육아
childcare
root휴직
leave from work
root한영사전