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12.05.202623:00:00UTC+00South Korea’s Unemployment Edges Up to 2.8% in April, Ending Three-Month Lull

South Korea’s unemployment rate inched up to 2.8% in April 2026, rising from 2.7% in March 2026, according to data updated on 12 May 2026. The move marks a slight reversal after the rate had held at 2.7% in March, signaling a modest softening in labor market conditions.

While the increase is only 0.1 percentage point, the shift will be closely watched by investors and policymakers looking for early signs of cooling momentum in Asia’s fourth‑largest economy. Market participants may interpret the uptick as a potential indicator of slower hiring or sector-specific weakness, even as overall unemployment remains low by international standards.

The latest figure adds a new data point to the outlook for South Korea’s growth and monetary policy trajectory, with upcoming labor and inflation readings likely to shape expectations for the remainder of 2026.

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