Article 8 (Scope of Application), Employment Insurance Act, as last amended by Act No. 14796, Dec. 27, 2016

Yes, Employment Insurance covers unemployment benefits and it has to be provided to all employees who works more than 15 hours a week.


*Employment Insurance Act

Article 8 (Scope of Application)

This Act shall apply to every business or workplace employing workers (hereinafter referred to as "employing unit"): Provided, That this Act shall not apply to types of employing units prescribed by Presidential Decree, in view of specific industry characteristics, size, or other factors.