The number of unemployed persons in South Korea increased to 878 Thousand in May of 2026 from 853 Thousand in April of 2026. Unemployed Persons in South Korea averaged 908.96 Thousand from 1999 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 1597.00 Thousand in June of 1999 and a record low of 564.00 Thousand in August of 2024. source: Statistics Korea



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 29120.00 28961.00 Thousand May 2026
Employment Rate 62.50 62.70 percent May 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 65.20 64.90 percent May 2026
Unemployed Persons 878.00 853.00 Thousand May 2026
Unemployment Rate 2.80 2.80 percent May 2026


South Korea Unemployed Persons
In South Korea, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
878.00 853.00 1597.00 564.00 1999 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
Volume, SA