South Korea's employment increased by 261,000 in April, with a significant rise in elderly jobs and 100,000 more jobs in manufacturing.

South Korea's employment increased by 261,000 in April compared to the same period last year, with a significant rise in elderly jobs. The number of employed people aged 15 or older reached 28.69 million. The manufacturing sector saw 100,000 more jobs in April, marking the largest yearly increase since November. However, the number of people aged 20s and 40s saw a decrease in jobs by 77,000 and 90,000 respectively.

May 17, 2024
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