5월 고용률 '역대 최고'‥청년취업은 감소 (2023.06.14/12MBC뉴스)

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The transcript discusses the recent trends in employment, highlighting an increase in the number of employed individuals for two consecutive months. It points out a significant rise in the elderly workforce while noting a continuous decline in youth employment.

Employment Trends Analysis

• In the past month, there has been a notable increase in the number of employed individuals by 351,000, marking a total of 28.835 million employed.

• The statistics reveal a surge in employment among individuals aged 60 and above, with an additional 379,000 workers. Conversely, there has been a decrease of 99,000 employed individuals within the age group of 15 to 29 years for seven consecutive months.

• The current employment rate has reached its highest point since data collection began, indicating a positive trend in overall employment figures.