UNEMPLOYMENT AND PRESSURE ON YOUNG PEOPLE IN SOUTH KOREA

Аннотация

youth unemployment in thecountry has been increasing sharply in recent years, which threatens social and economic stability. The study primarily examines the main causes of unemployment, including the slowdown in economic growth, limited job opportunities, and competition in the labor market. It also analyzes the negative psychological impact of unemployment among young people, causing problems such as stress, depression, and social isolation. Key words: youth unemployment, psychological pressure, economic growth, stress, employment programs, competition in thelabormarket, social organizations. Annotatsiya:mamlakatda yoshlar ishsizligi so'nggi yillarda keskin oshib bormoqda, bu esa ijtimoiy va iqtisodiy barqarorlikka tahdid solmoqda. Tadqiqotda, birinchi navbatda, ishsizlikning asosiy sabablari, jumladan, iqtisodiy o'sishning sekinlashuvi, ish o'rinlarining cheklanganligi va mehnat bozoridagi raqobat ko'rib chiqiladi.Shuningdek, yoshlar o'rtasida ishsizlik holatining psixologik salbiy ta'siri, stress, depressiya va ijtimoiy izolyatsiya kabi muammolarni keltirib chiqarishi tahlilqilinadi. Kalit so’zlar:yoshlar ishsizligi,psixologik bosim,iqtisodiy o’sish,stress,ishga joylashish dasturlari,mehnat bozoridagi raqobat,ijtimoiy tashkilotlar. Аннотация: уровень безработицы среди молодёжи в стране резко растёт в последние годы, что угрожает социальной и экономической стабильности. В исследовании рассматриваются основные причины безработицы, включая замедление экономического роста,ограниченныевозможности трудоустройства и конкуренциюна рынкетруда.Также анализируется негативное психологическое воздействие безработицы на молодёжь, вызывающее такиепроблемы,как стресс,депрессия исоциальная изоляция. Ключевые слова: безработица среди молодёжи, психологическое давление, экономический рост, стресс, программы занятости, конкуренция на рынке труда, общественныеорганизации. South Korea is a democratic republic, and its system of governance is based on three main branches –executive, legislative, and judicial. The President is the head of state and is elected by the people. The leader's authority is extensive: managing the government, proposing laws, representing the state in international politics, and so on. The legislative body, the National Assembly, consisting of 300 deputies, is responsible for passing laws and overseeing government activities. The judiciary is independent and aimed at ensuring justice. South Korea transitioned to a genuine democratic system after the 1987 revolution. During this process, unprecedented reforms were implemented to protect the rights and freedoms of citizens. The rapid economic growth has allowed this state to form an effective governance system. Starting http://www.internationaljournal.co.in/index.php/jasass 512 Volume15 Issue 08, August 2025 Impact factor: 2019: 4.679 2020: 5.015 2021: 5.436, 2022: 5.242, 2023: 6.995, 2024 7.75 from the 60s of the last century, during the period when the term "Korean economic miracle" emerged, the economy was rapidly diversified. Effective measures aimed at reducing corruption are being implemented in this country. Also, the transparency of government activities is being increased. Despite the rapidly developing economy, social inequality and youth unemployment are pressing issues in the Republic of Korea. These very problems can also lead to a social crisis. Conflicts in the governing system of this country, the easy overthrow of many rulers, often lead to social unrest. The number of unemployed in Korea between the ages of 25-30 is among the highest in OECD countries. In South Korea, the proportion of unemployed people aged 25-29 was the highest among the member states of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). According to a report by the Bank of Korea (BOK), in 2018, the number of people aged 25-29 accounted for 21.6% of the unemployed in Korea, which recorded the highest figure among OECD members. This is the seventh consecutive year that the share of unemployed people aged 25-29 in South Korea has been the highest among OECD members, the report said. Experts note that in the context of the global economic crisis, South Korea's relatively tough labor market has hit young job seekers hard. According to Professor Sung Taeon of Yonsei University, companies are not willing to increase the hiring of young people because starting salaries for new workers in South Korea are much higher than in other countries. In November last year, the unemployment rate in South Korea fell by 0.1 percentage points to 3.1%.According to government data, the number of employed people reached 27.5 million in Novemberlast year. South Korea, as one of the economically developed countries, has been facing problems of unemployment and psychological pressure among young people in recent years. In this article, we will analyze these problems and consider their causes and possible solutions. Unemployment among young people in South Korea remains above 10%