The Korea Times | Newsis
Health and social welfare stand out in particular. Employment in this sector is expected to jump by 982,000 as the nation’s population ages and demand for medical care, nursing and long‑term support accelerates. Officials note that AI tools will help with diagnostics, triage, scheduling and paperwork, but will not replace the core hands‑on caregiving at the heart of these roles. Above: A man checks job information on a bulletin board at the Seoul Western Employment Center in Seoul