The number of unemployed persons in South Korea decreased to 1211 Thousand in January of 2026 from 1217 Thousand in December of 2025. Unemployed Persons in South Korea averaged 909.05 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 27986.00 28209.00 Thousand Jan 2026
Employment Rate 61.00 61.50 percent Jan 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 64.70 64.80 percent Jan 2026
Unemployed Persons 1211.00 1217.00 Thousand Jan 2026
Unemployment Rate 3.00 3.30 percent Jan 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
1211.00 1217.00 1597.00 564.00 1999 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
Volume, SA