The Korea Times Nov 20 24
Wageworker jobs for youth continue to fall in Q2: data :
Korea added more than 254,000 wageworker jobs in the second quarter of this year ...
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Key FactsYouth Job Losses Persist in Q2 Employment Data
Nov 20, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: koreatimes.co.kr
- In the second quarter of 2024, Korea added over 254,000 jobs, but the growth rate declined.
- The number of jobs for youth decreased to 3.06 million, reflecting a 4.2 percent drop.
- Employment for those in their 60s increased by 261,000, with gains also noted for those in their 40s and 30s.
- The health and social welfare sector saw an increase of 130,000 jobs, while the food and accommodation sector added 23,000 jobs.
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