The number of employed people in South Korea was forecast to continuously increase between 2024 and 2025 by in total 0.2 million people (+0.69 percent). After the fifth consecutive increasing year, the number is estimated to reach 29.12 million people and therefore a new peak in 2025. As defined by the International Monetary Fund, the number of employed people refers to persons who during a pre-defined period, either: a) performed wage or salary work, b) held a formal attachment to their job (even if not currently working), (c) performed for-profit work for personal or family gain, (d) were with an enterprise although temporarily not at work for any specific reason.
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