The number of unemployed persons in South Korea increased to 600 Thousand in September of 2026 from 588 Thousand in August of 2026. Unemployed Persons in South Korea averaged 906.41 Thousand from 1999 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 1597.00 Thousand in June of 1999 and a record low of 564.00 Thousand in August of 2024. source: Statistics Korea



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 29266.00 29151.00 Thousand Sep 2026
Employment Rate 63.50 63.30 percent Sep 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 64.80 64.60 percent Sep 2026
Unemployed Persons 600.00 588.00 Thousand Sep 2026
Unemployment Rate 2.60 2.70 percent Sep 2026


South Korea Unemployed Persons
In South Korea, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
600.00 588.00 1597.00 564.00 1999 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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