Busan’s Labor Market: A Quantity-Quality Disconnect

Busan’s Labor Market: A Quantity-Quality Disconnect

BUSAN, South Korea — On paper, Busan looks like a city bursting with opportunity. South Korea’s second-largest metropolis is a magnet for international conferences, cruise ships, and global tourists. But beneath the neon lights and seaside allure, a quieter crisis is unfolding: young people are preparing to leave—not because there are no jobs, but because too few of them are worth staying for.While job postings in Busan have increased, and the c…