‘Hard to even land an interview’: Young men struggle to find jobs as AI, factory slump squeeze market - Korea JoongAng Daily

Young men in Korea face growing employment challenges compared to women, as shrinking opportunities in manufacturing, construction, and AI-affected sectors worsen job prospects. The employment rate for men in their 20s is 5.2 percentage points lower than that of women, with AI-driven job losses and industry downturns disproportionately impacting young men. The employment gap between young men and women has widened again in 2026, highlighting deepening inequalities in the labor market.

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All articles from 4 November 2026. Summaries are AI-generated and may contain errors; the linked article is the authority.