Event Brief
South Korea employment rate falls for first time in 16 months
Filed: May 13, 2026 at 9:06 PM ET
Summary: South Korea’s employment rate fell in April for the first time in 16 months as hiring growth slowed.
WHO: South Korea
WHAT: South Korea’s employment rate declined in April as hiring growth slowed.
WHEN: May 13, 2026 at 7:03 PM ET
WHERE: South Korea
WHY: Hiring growth slowed amid higher oil prices and weaker consumer sentiment.
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