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As Job Security Fades, More Middle-Aged Turn to Professional Certifications

As Job Security Fades, More Middle-Aged Turn to Professional Certifications

SEOUL, Nov. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — What once felt like the plot of a workplace drama is increasingly echoing real life for many middle-aged South Koreans. In the popular series The Dream Life of Mr.Kim  (the story of manager Kim working at a large company in Seoul), a seemingly secure executive finds himself abruptly sidelined and [...]

Securities Firms Add Staff for First Time in Three Years Amid Market Boom

Securities Firms Add Staff for First Time in Three Years Amid Market Boom

SEOUL, Nov. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean brokerage houses are expanding their workforces for the first time in three years, buoyed by a roaring stock market and renewed momentum in investment banking and digital services. As of the end of September, the nation’s 60 securities firms employed 39,238 people, up 398, or about 1 percent, [...]

High School Graduates Face Sharp Drop in Job Prospects Three Months After Graduation

High School Graduates Face Sharp Drop in Job Prospects Three Months After Graduation

SEOUL, Oct. 24 (Korea Bizwire) —  South Korean high school graduates who fail to secure employment within three months of finishing school face dramatically lower chances of landing stable, well-paying jobs, according to new research released Thursday. The study, conducted by the Korea Educational Development Institute (KEDI), analyzed 792 high school graduates who did not pursue [...]