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South Korea's Unemployment Hits Three-Year High at 3.7%

1/15/2025

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South Korea's unemployment rate climbed to 3.7% in December, the highest in over three years, as political unrest and economic instability took their toll. With a loss of 52,000 jobs compared to last year, the construction and retail sectors were hit hardest, signaling a troubling decline in domestic demand and consumer confidence.

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South Korea's unemployment rate climbed to 3.7% in December, the highest in over three years, as political unrest and economic instability took their toll. With a loss of 52,000 jobs compared to last year, the construction and retail sectors were hit hardest, signaling a troubling decline in domestic demand and consumer confidence.