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Fact-check: The Diplomat, a reputable source, published this article on February 24, 2026, detailing South Korea's 'resting' generation amid youth recession. Recent X posts from late February to early March 2026 discuss high youth unemployment (e.g., 251,000 reported in March), young Koreans disengaging from labor market or avoiding jobs, and demographic pressures, fully consistent with the claims. No contradictions found in real-time reporting.
The ‘Resting’ Generation and South Korea’s Youth Recession
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South Korea is experiencing a growing phenomenon of young people who are neither employed nor actively seeking work, dubbed the 'resting' generation. This trend reflects broader structural economic challenges including a youth recession, with significant numbers of young Koreans disengaging from the labor market entirely. The issue highlights deepening concerns about South Korea's economic trajectory, demographic pressures, and the social implications of youth disillusionment with employment pro