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Work Abroad

Unemployed Youths are Leaving South Korea

High unemployment figures for young people in South Korea are taking their toll as more and more youngsters are leaving the country to work abroad. In 2018, took part in , which is mostly geared towards unemployed youth. The number was more than triple that of 2013.

One third of jobseekers is headed for Japan, which has been experiencing a severe labor shortage in recent years. Other popular destinations are the U.S., Singapore and Australia.

South Korea has only created 97,000 new jobs in 2018, the fewest since the financial crisis, This has left many young South Koreans scrambling to find employment. In April,

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This chart shows participants in the South Korean government overseas employment program 2013-2018 as well as youth unemployment in South Korea in April 2019.

Global youth unemployment rate 1991-2025
Age distribution in South Korea 1960-2025
Gross domestic product (GDP) growth in South Korea 1954-2031
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Youth unemployment rate worldwide 1991-2025
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Youth unemployment rate worldwide 2025, by territory
Youth unemployment rate in the EU 2026, by member state

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