[Breaking News] 1.172 Million Unemployed, Down 73,000 from Previous Year... Largest Drop Since June 2000

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwangho Lee] According to the 'April Employment Trends' announced by Statistics Korea on the 13th, the number of unemployed people in April was 1,172,000, a decrease of 73,000 compared to the same month last year. Unemployment increased among those aged 60 and over, in their 50s, and 40s, but decreased among those in their 20s and 30s.