(LEAD) S. Korea adds 184,000 jobs in Aug., highest number in 5 months
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S. Korea adds 184,000 jobs in Aug., highest number in 5 months
South Korea added 184,000 jobs in August from a year earlier, government data showed Wednesday, marking the highest growth in five months.
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S. Korea adds 184,000 jobs in Aug., highest number in 5 months
SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea added 184,000 jobs in August from a year earlier, government data showed Wednesday, marking the highest growth in five months.
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(URGENT) S. Korea adds 184,000 jobs in Aug., most in 5 months
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