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South Korea adds 234,000 jobs in February; youth unemployment hits 5-year high
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South Korea added 234,000 jobs in February, marking the fastest on-year growth in five months, though youth employment slumped and construction losses persisted. Youth unemployment for ages 15-29 reached 7.7 percent, the highest for any February since 2021. The total number of employed people rose 0.8 percent to 28.41 million, per Ministry of Economy and Finance data.
The JumpStart Foundation recruits unemployed young South Africans to serve as classroom tutors in under-resourced primary schools, addressing both youth joblessness and early-grade mathematics shortfalls.
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Competition for China's stable civil service jobs has grown fiercer, prompting official media to issue guidelines on modest dress and grooming for interviewees. Banyuetan magazine notes that appearance and demeanor account for 5 to 10 percent of interview scores.
South Korea added 193,000 jobs in October, bringing the total employed to 29.04 million, but youth employment declined sharply. Manufacturing and construction sectors continued to lose positions, while hiring among older adults drove the overall gains. Officials noted ongoing challenges for young job seekers.
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