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In Korea 2025, there are 15 public holidays where employees entitled for full paid day off. These days include religious and national holidays.

In Korea 2024, there are 13 public holidays where employees entitled for full paid day off. These days include religious and national holidays.

In South Korea 2021, there are 12 public holidays where employees are entitled for a full paid day off. These holidays include religious holidays and other Korean national holidays. In total, there are about 14 holidays in South Korea. In 2021, there are 16 paid days off as public holidays for Korean and expat employees.

In South Korea, there are public holidays where employees are allowed a full paid day off. These holidays include religious holidays and other Korean national holidays. In total, there are about 14 holidays in South Korea. In 2020, there are 17 paid days off as public holidays for Korean employees.