2026 Flexible Working Hours Support Program (Revised Announcement)
Incheon-based root and manufacturing companies can receive up to KRW 4.2 million (KRW 700,000/month) for newly hired employees when implementing short-time or flexible work systems
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Supports flexible working hours subsidies (700,000 KRW/month, up to 4.2 million KRW) and parental leave replacement personnel subsidies (1 million KRW). Applications are accepted via email (salt501@inef.or.kr), with forms available on the Incheon Employers Association website.
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- Support Content: Flexible Working Hours Subsidy and Childcare Leave Replacement Worker Subsidy
- Subsidy Amount: KRW 700,000/month (max KRW 4.2M) for flexible hours; KRW 1M (once each for 3-month/6-month periods) for replacement workers
- Scale: 80 people for flexible hours, 25 people for replacement workers
- Application Method: Email submission (salt501@inef.or.kr)
- Selection Criteria: Eligibility review within budget limits
Eligibility checklist
- Root industry or manufacturing company (limited to priority support target enterprises) registered in Incheon Metropolitan City as of the application date
- Business establishments employing 5 or more regular workers
- Companies that newly hired workers using short-time work, flexible work systems, or 4/4.5-day work week systems after the announcement date ('26. 1. 28.)
- Childcare leave replacement workers newly hired by companies participating in the Ministry of Employment and Labor's childcare leave replacement subsidy program
- Employees hired as regular, indefinite-term, or contract workers for at least one year
- Workers whose attendance is managed through electronic or mechanical methods
Schedule & how to apply
- Application Method: Submit via email (salt501@inef.or.kr)
- Application Form: Refer to notices on the Incheon Employers' Association website (www.inef.or.kr)
Recommended for
- Recommended for business owners of root industries or manufacturing companies in Incheon with 5+ regular employees who are introducing flexible or short-time work systems to hire new staff.
- Also suitable for Incheon-based manufacturing companies already receiving the Ministry of Employment and Labor's childcare leave replacement subsidy seeking additional support for replacement workers.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility requirements: Root industry or manufacturing company (limited to priority support target enterprises) registered in Incheon Metropolitan City as of the application date; Business establishments employing 5 or more regular workers; Companies that newly hired workers using short-time work, flexible work systems, or 4/4.5-day work week systems after the announcement date ('26. 1. 28.); Childcare leave replacement workers newly hired by companies participating in the Ministry of Employment and Labor's childcare leave replacement subsidy program.
How do I apply?
Applications follow the official program notice, which is in Korean. See the source link for the method and receiving office; Beaconoi can prepare an English draft for your review.
Last updated · Source: official program notice
※ Program information is compiled from each institution’s public sources; actual eligibility, amounts and deadlines may change. Always verify against the official notice (in Korean) before applying.