Kakao Introduces COVID-19 Vaccine Leave

[Asia Economy Reporter Buaeri] Kakao will also implement a COVID-19 vaccine leave system.

Kakao announced this on the 28th. Employees who receive the COVID-19 vaccine will be granted 2 days of paid leave per dose, totaling 4 days for the first and second doses.

This applies to employees who have been vaccinated since the 1st of last month. The leave can be used until June 30th of next year.

Game industry companies such as NCSoft, Netmarble, and Pearl Abyss also announced on the same day that they will implement a COVID-19 vaccine leave system.

NCSoft guarantees a half-day off on the vaccination day and a full day off the following day starting next month. Through the first and second doses, employees can use a total of 3 days of paid leave.

An NCSoft representative said, "We decided to introduce vaccine leave to ensure smooth vaccination and sufficient rest for our members."

Netmarble has been granting 2 days of leave for each of the first and second doses, totaling 4 days, to vaccinated employees since the 21st.

Pearl Abyss also provides 2 days of paid leave per vaccination since the 17th, totaling 4 days including the second dose.

Additionally, Pearl Abyss is conducting an internal campaign encouraging COVID-19 vaccination. All employees who complete the first vaccination will receive a 100,000 KRW cultural gift certificate.

Meanwhile, Naver and NHN previously announced the introduction of vaccine leave for their employees. Naver will implement the COVID-19 vaccine leave system across all affiliates starting in July. NHN announced vaccine leave on the 4th and supports immediate use when needed.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.