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February 9, 2026
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S. Korea’s jobless claims rebound in January

S. Korea’s jobless claims rebound in January

SEOUL, Feb. 9 (Xinhua) -- South Korea's jobless claims rebounded in January mainly due to higher demand in the business service and the health and welfare Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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South Korea's jobless claims saw a resurgence in January, reversing a three-month decline, primarily driven by increased demand in the business service and health sectors.

  • New applicants for job-seeking benefits rose by 8.0 percent year-over-year to 201,000 in January.
  • The Ministry of Employment and Labor reported growth in applicants from the business service, health and welfare, wholesale and retail, and public administration sectors.
  • The total payment of job-seeking benefits slightly decreased by 0.1 percent to 974.2 billion won (664.3 million U.S. dollars) in the same month.

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