Korea (Republic of) Unemployment Rate (Apr) 2.8% (Prev. 2.7%)

South Korea's unemployment rate ticked up to 2.8% in April from 2.7% in March, indicating a slight deterioration in the labor market.

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Korea (Republic of) Unemployment Rate (Apr) 2.8% (Prev. 2.7%)

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