FAQ 23Operator answerPosted Sep 28, 2026
I applied for industrial accident (medical care benefits), but even after a month, there's still no response. Is this wrong?
Machine-translated from Korean. Check numbers and agency names against the original.
The Korea Workers' Compensation & Welfare Service must decide and notify you whether to receive medical benefits within 7 days from the date of receiving the application.
However, the period required for the review committee, legally mandated investigations and examinations, and document supplementation is not included in these 7 days.
We count the periods spent notifying the company, gathering opinions, and investigations like epidemiological investigations.
So it may take longer before a real decision is made.
For reasons about delays and progress updates, please contact the Korea Workers' Compensation & Welfare Service at 1588-0075.
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.