Following a survey on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in the labor market among South Koreans in 2024, ** percent of respondents answered that there will be more job losses after the implementation of AI. Meanwhile, about ** percent thought that there will be more jobs in the future.

Employment Rate in South Korea decreased to 63.60 percent in June from 63.80 percent in May of 2025. This dataset provides - South Korea Employment Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The South Korean gig economy market was expected to grow ** percent from 2021 to 2026, reaching about *** million job-matching cases, up from about *** million in 2021. The largest segment of the market was the shipping and delivery industry, with a projected number of about *** million job-matching cases by 2026. The gig economy, characterized by the prevalence of part-time and freelance jobs instead of traditional full-time positions, has experienced rapid growth in South Korea in recent years.

Labor Force Participation Rate in South Korea decreased to 65.40 percent in June from 65.60 percent in May of 2025. This dataset provides - South Korea Labor Force Participation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The number of employed people in South Korea was forecast to continuously increase between 2024 and 2026 by in total 0.23 million people (+0.81 percent). After the fifth consecutive increasing year, the number is estimated to reach 28.81 million people and therefore a new peak in 2026. As defined by the International Monetary Fund, the number of employed people refers to persons who during a pre-defined period, either: a) performed wage or salary work, b) held a formal attachment to their job (even if not currently working), (c) performed for-profit work for personal or family gain, (d) were with an enterprise although temporarily not at work for any specific reason.Find more statistics on other topics about South Korea with key insights such as the gross domestic product in current prices, the budget balance in relation to the gross domestic product, and the ratio of government expenditure to the gross domestic product.

This data package includes the underlying data files to replicate the calculations, charts, and tables presented in Why gender disparities persist in South Korea’s labor market, PIIE Working Paper 22-11.

If you use the data, please cite as: Dynan, Karen, Jacob Funk Kirkegaard, and Anna Stansbury (2022). Why gender disparities persist in South Korea’s labor market, PIIE Working Paper 22-11. Peterson Institute for International Economics.

About 200 jobs are represented in Korea for the next 10 years. In addition to job prospects, work, working conditions, job distribution, average wages, related training and education, and qualifications and departmental information are provided.

Comprehensive dataset of 15 Employment centers in Jeollanam-do, South Korea as of July, 2025. Includes verified contact information (email, phone), geocoded addresses, customer ratings, reviews, business categories, and operational details. Perfect for market research, lead generation, competitive analysis, and business intelligence. Download a complimentary sample to evaluate data quality and completeness.

Replication code for: "Gender gaps in South Korea’s labor market: children explain most of the gender employment gap, but little of the gender wage gap"

Comprehensive dataset of 2,691 Employment agencies in South Korea as of July, 2025. Includes verified contact information (email, phone), geocoded addresses, customer ratings, reviews, business categories, and operational details. Perfect for market research, lead generation, competitive analysis, and business intelligence. Download a complimentary sample to evaluate data quality and completeness.

In 2024, the age group of 20 to 29 years old experienced the highest unemployment rate in South Korea. The average unemployment rate stood at *** percent. Unemployment in South Korea The unemployment rate refers to the percentage of the economically active population not in employment but actively looking for a job. This does not include the economically inactive population, such as students, pensioners, homemakers, or discouraged workers. With a population of over ** million, South Korea has grown to become one of the world's largest economies, but struggles with increasing unemployment, especially among the youth and elderly. The unemployment situation of young people in South Korea has deteriorated sharply in recent years, while the number of economically active youth has declined steadily over the past decade. On average, young people took more than 11 months to find their first job. Reasons for youth unemployment This situation can be attributed to various social, demographic, and labor market-specific factors within the country. Despite the high level of education among youth, more and more companies are demanding concrete work experience from applicants, which is often difficult to acquire within the existing South Korean education system. It should also not be neglected that the retirement age was raised from ** to ** in 2016, but more young people, especially millennials, entered the labor market during this time. The dual labor market structure in South Korea, characterized by existing wage gaps between large and small companies, as well as between regular and irregular jobs, is another factor contributing to youth unemployment. While fewer and fewer young people are employed as regular workers, young graduates tend to prefer positions in large companies that offer permanent employment contracts.

Korea Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employement data was reported at 4.031 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4.092 % for 2016. Korea Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employement data is updated yearly, averaging 6.637 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.237 % in 1991 and a record low of 4.031 % in 2017. Korea Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employement data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Contributing family workers are those workers who hold 'self-employment jobs' as own-account workers in a market-oriented establishment operated by a related person living in the same household.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.

Korea Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data was reported at 8.330 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 8.458 % for 2016. Korea Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 14.512 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 22.844 % in 1993 and a record low of 8.330 % in 2017. Korea Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Contributing family workers are those workers who hold 'self-employment jobs' as own-account workers in a market-oriented establishment operated by a related person living in the same household.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.

Comprehensive dataset of 13 Employment centers in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea as of July, 2025. Includes verified contact information (email, phone), geocoded addresses, customer ratings, reviews, business categories, and operational details. Perfect for market research, lead generation, competitive analysis, and business intelligence. Download a complimentary sample to evaluate data quality and completeness.

South Korea GDP Nowcast: sa: YoY: Contribution: Labour Market: Employment: Seasonally Adjusted data was reported at 0.000 % in 12 May 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 % for 05 May 2025. South Korea GDP Nowcast: sa: YoY: Contribution: Labour Market: Employment: Seasonally Adjusted data is updated weekly, averaging 0.000 % from Jan 2019 (Median) to 12 May 2025, with 332 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.000 % in 12 May 2025 and a record low of 0.000 % in 12 May 2025. South Korea GDP Nowcast: sa: YoY: Contribution: Labour Market: Employment: Seasonally Adjusted data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.CEIC.NC: CEIC Nowcast: Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

This study analyzes the effect of parenthood on life satisfaction with a stratified labor market using the Korean Labor and Income Study. For regular female workers at large companies, the decrease in life satisfaction due to parenthood is higher compared to that for men in a similar position due to the high opportunity cost of a career break following childbirth. For men who are non-regular employees at Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the effect of parenthood on life satisfaction is negative because they are the income earners of the family but earn a relatively low income at SMEs. Based on the results, the job characteristics of a stratified labor market have a significant influence on life satisfaction regarding parenthood. To enhance parental life satisfaction and raise the fertility rate, the structure of the stratified labor market needs to be changed so that the labor market becomes more flexible and includes a solid social safety net.

A dataset that explores Green Card sponsorship trends, salary data, and employer insights for south korea in the U.S.

This statistic shows the primary consumer sentiment index employment confidence (PCSI Jobs) in South Korea from September 2018 to August 2019. According to Thomson Reuters and Ipsos, South Korea's PCSI Jobs stood at **** percent as of August 2019, increased from **** percentage points from the previous month.

Comprehensive dataset of 138 Employment agencies in Busan, South Korea as of June, 2025. Includes verified contact information (email, phone), geocoded addresses, customer ratings, reviews, business categories, and operational details. Perfect for market research, lead generation, competitive analysis, and business intelligence. Download a complimentary sample to evaluate data quality and completeness.

Comprehensive dataset of 32 Employment agencies in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea as of July, 2025. Includes verified contact information (email, phone), geocoded addresses, customer ratings, reviews, business categories, and operational details. Perfect for market research, lead generation, competitive analysis, and business intelligence. Download a complimentary sample to evaluate data quality and completeness.