FAQ 22Operator answerPosted Sep 28, 2026
How do I apply for industrial accident compensation?
Machine-translated from Korean. Check numbers and agency names against the original.
(1) Fill out the Medical Care Benefit Application Form.
(2) Receive an initial medical opinion at the hospital.
(3) Attach documents detailing how the disaster occurred.
(4) Submit to the branch of the Korea Workers' Compensation & Welfare Service with jurisdiction over the workplace location.
You can submit in person, by mail, or fax, and online submission is also possible through the total employment and industrial accident insurance service.
Even if you have already paid the hospital bill, you can claim it later, so keep your receipt.
Staff wrote this post from the guide. Sources and the date checked are in the guide.
Reference only. Rules change often. Confirm with 1350 (Ministry of Employment and Labor helpline) before you apply.