Semiconductor Industry's Employment Multiplier Drops to 2.9

South Korea's semiconductor industry shows a weakened employment multiplier, dropping from 3.6 to 2.9 in 2024, indicating reduced job creation impact despite revenue growth. New hires in semiconductor manufacturing fell by 22%, and employment growth relies more on non-regular, short-hour jobs, reducing full-time equivalent employment.

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