S. Korea adds 312,000 jobs in September, largest growth in 19 months | Yonhap News Agency

South Korea's Job Market Sees Significant Growth

South Korea added 312,000 jobs in September, marking the largest on-year growth in 19 months.

The number of employed people stood at 29.15 million, according to data from the Ministry of Data and Statistics.

The September figure highlights a continued upward trend in employment following a brief contraction in December.

This growth signals a positive trend, but also reveals persistent weakness in key industries.

Author's summary: South Korea's job market sees significant growth in September.

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