The South Korean government finalized the 'Employment Insurance System Reform Plan' on January 1 at the Employment Insurance Committee meeting to address income inversion issues. ^[1] The South Korean Ministry of Employment and Labor finalized a plan to change the job-seeking benefit payment basis from 7 days to 6 days per week starting next year. ^[2] The monthly unemployment benefit cap will decrease from 1.98 million won to 1.76 million won, while the total payout amount and duration will remain consistent. ^[3] The standard for unemployment benefit eligibility will change from 7 days per week to 6 days per week, excluding unpaid holidays like Saturdays from the calculation. ^[4] The unemployment benefit cap will be linked to the minimum wage at 103% of the lower limit to prevent the cap from exceeding the minimum wage earnings. ^[5] For recipients receiving the minimum benefit amount, the monthly payment will decrease from approximately 1.98 million won to 1.76 million won. ^[6] The duration of benefit receipt will increase from approximately 5 months to 5.8 months for those receiving the minimum benefit amount. ^[7] The insurance premium rate for workers and employers will each increase from 0.9% to 1.0%, raising the combined rate from 1.8% to 2.0%. ^[8]