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See AllHiring freeze, reluctance to work at small firms: Young South Koreans’ difficulties in getting a job
MANY WANT JOBS AT BIG FIRMS Many South Korean youths like Ms Han aspire to join large companies where they can earn more. The wage gap between small and large companies has been at almost double for several years. This has led to a chronic labour shortage at small- and medium-sized firms, which account for 80.9 per cent of employment, reported The Korea Herald last year. Experts said there is a need to help young…
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