Bank of Korea: AI boom deepens youth job woes

The Bank of Korea said semiconductor-led growth and the spread of AI are not creating enough entry-level jobs for young workers. It urged combining industrial policy with labor market reforms and more flexible hiring.

• Bank of Korea: IT manufacturing growth fails to create entry-level jobs
• Share of temporary and daily workers among employed youth is rising
• AI shifts demand toward experienced staff rather than newcomers
• Regulator calls for tighter education-industry links and flexible hiring