[Breaking News] August Employment Increases by 518,000... 6 Consecutive Months of Growth
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Last month, the number of employed people increased by 518,000 compared to the same period last year, continuing the upward trend for six consecutive months. However, the growth rate slowed due to the impact of the fourth wave of COVID-19.
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According to the 'August 2021 Employment Trends' released by Statistics Korea on the 11th, the number of employed people last month was 27,603,000, an increase of 518,000 compared to the same month last year. The increase was slightly smaller compared to the previous month (+542,000).
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