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Korea's youth work force continues to face 26-month jobs slump

The country's youth employment rate fell for a 26th straight month in June as overall job growth lagged population gains and key industries stayed weak.

2026.7.15

Visitors consult with officials to apply for jobs at an employment fair for older adults hosted by Mapo District in western Seoul on Dec. 10, 2025. [YONHAP]

Older adults drive up employment rate as youth languish in job market

Korea’s overall employment rate is rising on the back of a record increase in government-funded jobs for older adults, while prospects for youth employment remain bleak.

2026.2.3

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A senior citizen looks at notices at a job fair held on May 27 in southern Seoul. [NEWS1]

Employment rate for 60-somethings climbs, narrowing gap with those in their 20s

The employment rate for people in their 60s has continued to climb, reaching into the 60-percent range and narrowing its gap with that of people in their 20s.

2025.6.11

Don’t cherry-pick the convincing data

The government must not settle for headline data numbers.

2024.9.12

The number of young Koreans is forecast to halve in 30 years amid a rapid aging trend and a record low birthrate. [JANG JEONG-PIL]

Young Korean population projected to 'halve by 2050'

The number of young Koreans is forecast to halve in 30 years amid a rapid aging trend and a record low birthrate, according to Statistics Korea on Monday.

2023.11.27

Job-seekers talk to company representatives at a career fair at Yeungnam University in Gyeongsan, North Gyeongsang, on Tuesday. [YONHAP]

Korea's job market grows on year in August, first in four months

The number of employed people came to 28.7 million in August, up 268,000 from a year earlier, according to Statistics Korea Wednesday.

2023.9.13

Job seekers look at information at a job fair in the central city of Sejong on Nov. 8. [YONHAP]

Korea's on-year job additions slow in October amid uncertainties

Korea added jobs for the 20th straight month in October, data showed Wednesday, but the growth continued to slow for the fifth month in a row as the country braces for a possible recession amid high inflation and slowed growth.

2022.11.9

Employment rate of degreed students hits historic low

The employment rate of students with bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate degrees fell to a record low last year as the Covid-19 pandemic dealt a severe blow to job markets, government statistics showed Monday.

2021.12.27