youth employment

[2026-04-04]South Korea Revises National Technical Qualification Requirements for Youth Access

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The Ministry of Employment and Labor is revising national technical qualification exam requirements to support youth employment.
Key changes include reducing career experience requirements and introducing flexible qualification pathways.
Discussions and implementation began in April 2024, with ongoing stakeholder engagement and legislative steps.

[2026-01-24]Ministry of Employment and Labor Broadcasts National Directors Meeting to Boost Workplace Safety and Youth Jobs

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On January 23, the Ministry of Employment and Labor held a live-broadcast National Directors Meeting to enhance policy transparency.
The meeting focused on setting regional goals and strategies to address industrial accidents, wage arrears, and youth employment gaps.
The ministry plans to regularly broadcast these meetings to strengthen public communication and monitor policy implementation.