Bank of Korea says AI and IT shift are eroding quality of youth jobs

Oct 26, 2026 · Issue 13 · 7 sources, 7 articles

A Bank of Korea analysis shows a decline in job quality for employed people aged 15–29, with large-company and regular jobs in decline. Newspapers blame AI and call for labour market reform.

Who is affected and how

early-career professional

For young people, regular jobs at large companies are becoming scarcer.

HR professional

The decline in entry-level job quality affects recruitment and retention strategy.

Sources

• BOK warns Korea’s IT shift and AI erode quality youth jobs - CHOSUNBIZbiz.chosun.com · Oct 26, 2026
• Chip-led growth, AI erode youth job quality: BOK - The Korea Timeskoreatimes.co.kr · Oct 26, 2026
• Chip-led growth, AI erode youth job quality: BOKthe korea times · Oct 27, 2026
• [Editorial] AI-Driven Youth Employment Woes: Labor Reform Is the Only Way Out파이낸셜뉴스 · Oct 26, 2026
• [Editorial] AI-Driven Youth Employment Woes: Labor Reform Is the Only Way Out - First-Class Business Newspaper Financial Newsen.fnnews.com · Oct 26, 2026
• AI Boom Deepens Youth Job Woesbusinesskorea · Oct 26, 2026
• AI and semiconductor boom worsen youth job prospects in Korea, BOK sayskoreajoongangdaily.com · Oct 26, 2026

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