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The number of young, active job seekers that remained unemployed for over four months rose last year for the first time in five years 

According to a report released by the Korea Enterprises Federation on Tuesday, the number of long-term unemployed aged between 15 to 29 reached 69-thousand in 2024, up two-thousand from 2023. 

Acting President Han Duck-soo speaks at a Cabinet meeting at the Government Complex Seoul in Jung District, central Seoul on April 8. [YONHAP]

Korea will hold its snap 21st presidential election on June 3, following the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk Yeol. 
 
The government confirmed the date during a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, presided over by acting President Han Duck-soo.