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Once-coveted state jobs are losing their hold on young Koreans

Led by staff in their 20s and 30s, voluntary resignations climbed at six of the country's 10 largest public corporations from 2021 to 2025, mainly due to low pay and the distance of offices from the capital.

2026.6.24

As manufacturing jobs shrink, young people left behind in Korea’s changing labor market

Korea’s labor market is shifting as manufacturing employment shrinks, health care expands and workers 60 and older outnumber younger people in regular jobs for the first time.

2026.6.21

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A person walks past a recruitment banner at a university campus in downtown Seoul on March 20. [NEWS1]

Growing numbers in 20s, 30s 'resting' with no reason

Around 660,000 Koreans in their 20s and 30s have been “resting,” or economically inactive for no particular reason, as of April. Experts say younger Koreans have higher standards for their jobs now, which has contributed to this figure.

2023.5.17

[Column] An excuse for the labor ministry

For the flextime to work, Korea’s work culture must change to encourage workers to use up their rightful rest period.

2023.3.21

[WORD_ON_THE_WEB] 'This is the harsh reality for young people today'

According to a report by the National Youth Policy Institute, three in 10 young Koreans begin their careers on temporary contracts. The report is based on a survey of 2,041 young people last year.

2022.4.5

Tag: young workers

young workers

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Once-coveted state jobs are losing their hold on young Koreans

As manufacturing jobs shrink, young people left behind in Korea’s changing labor market

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Growing numbers in 20s, 30s 'resting' with no reason

[Column] An excuse for the labor ministry

[WORD_ON_THE_WEB] 'This is the harsh reality for young people today'