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S. Korea loses 40,000 jobs in May, first decline in 17 months

11 June 2026 · 09:00 UTC+11:00 · By Kang Yoon-seung

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SEOUL, June 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korea lost 40,000 jobs in May from a year earlier, government data showed Thursday, marking the first decline in 17 months amid economic uncertainties.

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