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Over Half of Jobseekers Make Exam Preparation While Approaching Job Market

SEOUL, July 4 (Korea Bizwire) – More than half of the young jobseekers in Korea are preparing for some kind of examination, particularly the civil service examinations. Most ‘lucky’ new hires who have started careers at large companies as permanent employees tend to stay in their jobs, whereas half of the new employees hired on temporary [...]

Young Workers Still Trapped in Unskilled Labor or Temporary Contract Positions

SEJONG, July 1 (Korea Bizwire) – More young Koreans ended up working unskilled labor and temporary contract jobs last year. Employment figures show that many young people of working age even accepted employment opportunities that were far below their qualifications and capabilities. According to a recently published report entitled “Recent Employment Trend of Younger Generation and [...]