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South Korea: Can immigration grow its workforce?

Release Date
2025-04-08
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BBC
Summary
South Korea is facing a labor shortage due to decades of low birth rates and population decline. By 2032, the country will need over 890,000 additional workers to sustain its 2% economic growth target. However, with 95% of the population being ethnically Korean, public opinion on immigration remains divided. This second part of the series explores whether immigration can fill the labor gap and what challenges lie ahead.
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