Asia·Aug 3, 2026
South Korean Job Seekers Turn to Japan Amid Domestic Employment Crunch
Group interviews in Seoul signal a growing trend as young professionals cross the strait in search of opportunities unavailable at home
By Jun-ho Seo · 3 min ·
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Group interviews in Seoul signal a growing trend as young professionals cross the strait in search of opportunities unavailable at home

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