[Ulsan] Ulju County 2026 Small Business New Employee Wage Support Program Correction Notice
Small business owners in Ulju County can receive wage support if they hire new employees aged 18 or older residing in the area.
- Eligible
- Small business owners in Ulju County who newly hired employees aged 18 or older between Jan 1 and Sep 1, 2026
- Deadline
- 2026.12.11
- Region
- 울산
This program supports wage costs for new employees hired by small businesses within Ulju County during the designated period. Applications can be submitted via email, fax, or in person on a first-come, first-served basis until the budget is exhausted.
3-second summary
- Target: Small business owners in Ulju County who newly hired employees aged 18+ during the designated period
- Application Period: Mar 16, 2026 - Dec 11, 2026 (First-come, first-served; closes early if budget exhausted)
- Application Method: Email, Fax, In-person submission
Eligibility checklist
- Must be a small business owner operating within Ulju County
- Newly hired an employee aged 18 or older between Jan 1 and Sep 1, 2026
- Employee must reside in Ulju County according to resident registration at time of hiring
- Working hours: 60 or 100+ hours per month with enrollment in the four major social insurances
- Employment maintenance period: 3 or 6 months or longer
- Excludes those not enrolled in the four major social insurances (except pension insurance for those over 60)
- Excludes the business owner, spouse, and direct relatives
- Excludes foreign nationals without Korean citizenship
- Excludes employees paid in cash rather than bank transfer
- Remote workers eligible only if workplace is in Ulju County and job duties are clearly specified
- Excludes rehiring the same employee after firing existing staff
- Excludes national, local government, and public institutions
- Excludes industries ineligible for small business policy loans
- Excludes employers with unpaid wages listed publicly or paying below minimum wage
- Excludes employers with delinquent social insurance premiums
- Excludes businesses with 5+ employees (10+ for manufacturing, construction, transport) including new hires
Schedule & how to apply
- Application Period: Mar 16, 2026 - Dec 11, 2026
- Deadline: Early closure upon budget exhaustion
- Application Method: Email (uljusb@ubpi.or.kr), Fax (052-700-7137), Visit (Ulsan Economic and Job Creation Foundation Startup Support Division)
Recommended for
- Recommended for small business owners in Ulju County who wish to hire and retain employees aged 18 or older residing in the area.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
This program is for Small business owners in Ulju County who newly hired employees aged 18 or older between Jan 1 and Sep 1, 2026. Details: Must be a small business owner operating within Ulju County; Newly hired an employee aged 18 or older between Jan 1 and Sep 1, 2026; Employee must reside in Ulju County according to resident registration at time of hiring; Working hours: 60 or 100+ hours per month with enrollment in the four major social insurances.
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 2026.12.11. Schedules may change — confirm against the official program notice.
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.