Gyeonggi Province to Cover Up to 80% of Industrial Accident Insurance Premiums for Platform Workers

Gyeonggi Province Launches Industrial Accident Insurance Premium Support
for Delivery, Substitute Driver, and Freight Truck Owners
Applications Accepted Until July 16, 2026

Gyeonggi Province and the Gyeonggi Job Foundation announced that they will provide support for up to 80% of the personal share of industrial accident insurance premiums for platform workers such as delivery drivers and substitute drivers, in order to ease their economic burden and strengthen the social safety net. Applications for the support program will be accepted from the 18th of May to the 16th of July.

Industrial Accident Insurance Premium Support Project Poster. Provided by Gyeonggi Province

Workers in the fields of delivery, substitute driving, and freight transport, who find jobs through online platforms, are more exposed to the risk of industrial accidents due to the nature of their work, which involves frequent movement and driving. However, under the current industrial accident insurance system, workers are responsible for 50% of the insurance premiums themselves.

In response, Gyeonggi Province was the first in the nation to introduce the 'Platform Worker Industrial Accident Insurance Premium Support Project' in 2021, encouraging workers to join the safety net. Notably, from this year, the previous cap on the amount of support has been completely removed, significantly increasing the actual benefits. Eligible applicants include delivery workers, substitute drivers, and freight truck owners who reside in Gyeonggi Province. The program will support approximately 3,000 cases in total, covering up to 80% of the personal share of industrial accident insurance premiums paid over a 12-month period from July 2025 to June 2026.

Workers wishing to apply can do so online through the 'Jobaba Apply' system, the integrated application system of the Gyeonggi Job Foundation. Required documents include the application form, a copy of the resident registration certificate (or summary), and a copy of the bank account. In the case of freight truck owners, additional documents such as the employee assessment details, vehicle registration certificate, and business registration certificate must be submitted. Detailed information about the program can be found on the Gyeonggi Job Foundation website, or by contacting the dedicated department.

A representative from Gyeonggi Province stated, "Platform workers are often not sufficiently protected due to gaps in laws and systems," adding, "We hope this project will help reduce the economic burden for workers and create a safer working environment."

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