[Photo] Record High Unemployment Benefit Applications in January

On the 9th, citizens are receiving consultations for unemployment benefits applications and employment support at the Seoul Employment Welfare Plus Center in Jung-gu, Seoul. Last month, the number of new applicants for job-seeking benefits (unemployment benefits) was recorded at 212,000. This is the first time the number of unemployment benefit applicants has exceeded 200,000 per month. The increase in employment insurance subscribers has dropped to its lowest level in 17 years. / Reporter Moon Honam munonam@

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