Wage Garnishment Limit Calculator (Korea)
Instantly see how much of a Korean salary can be garnished under the Civil Execution Act
When wages become the target of debt collection or a provisional attachment in Korea, both employees and creditors want to know how much can actually be seized and how much is protected. This tool applies the bracket rules of Article 246 of Korea's Civil Execution Act exactly as written and instantly shows the protected amount alongside the garnishable amount. The salary figure you enter is calculated in your browser and never sent to a server.
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How to use
- Enter your monthly salary (gross or take-home) in the input box.
- Check the maximum garnishable amount shown at the top of the screen.
- Below that, see the portion protected from garnishment to guarantee a minimum standard of living.
- Try different salary figures to compare how the limit shifts from bracket to bracket.
FAQ
- Is a monthly salary of 1.85 million KRW or less really exempt from garnishment?
- Yes. Under Korea's Civil Execution Act, any amount up to 1.85 million KRW per month is fully protected from garnishment to guarantee a minimum standard of living.
- Can a high earner have their entire salary garnished?
- No. Even above the 6 million KRW bracket, the protection is progressive: 3 million KRW plus half of the excess remains exempt from garnishment.
- Is the salary information I enter stored anywhere?
- No. Every calculation runs inside your browser, and nothing is transmitted or saved.