The government is preparing a basic plan for employment stability in response to the employment shocks caused by the spread of artificial intelligence (AI). The initiative aims to minimize job disruptions during industrial transitions by expanding AI talent development and enhancing asset and housing support for young people.
According to the '2026 Second Half Economic Growth Strategy' released on July 14, the government plans to establish an employment information hub for industrial transition to quickly assess trends and develop a Korean-style AI Exposure Index (K-AIOE) to analyze the impact of AI on various job roles.
The government will also accelerate the training of AI and digital talent. The scale of advanced and digital vocational training will increase from 49,000 to 54,000 participants, and 41 KDT AI campuses will be operated to cultivate AI engineers.
Support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in AI transition will also be expanded. AI training coaches will provide tailored training based on company assessments, and an AI training diffusion center will support comprehensive education. Four physical AI testbeds will be established and gradually opened to local SMEs.
The government will designate regions expected to be adversely affected by industrial transition as 'Just Transition Special Zones' to provide comprehensive support for businesses and small enterprises, worker retraining and reemployment, and the development of new industries. For companies facing temporary shutdowns, the requirements for receiving employment retention support funds will be relaxed, and a fast-track for hiring incentives will be introduced.
Youth job initiatives will be actively pursued. The government plans to train over 200,000 young professionals by 2030, focusing on mega projects and advanced industries, and will provide support for employment and entrepreneurship.
Kang Gi-ryong, Deputy Minister of Finance and Economy, stated, "Foundations for job creation in promising industries are being established, including three major mega projects. Based on this, we are preparing plans across various ministries to create 200,000 jobs, including for young job seekers, and we also plan to expand public sector employment."
Support for youth asset formation will also be enhanced. A 'youth-type ISA' will be launched in the first half of next year, offering a 10% income deduction on contributions for young people with an annual salary of 75 million won or less, along with tax exemptions on interest and dividend income and increased contribution limits.
Housing support will be strengthened as well. The government aims to supply over 400,000 public rental housing units for young people by 2030, with 60,000 of these being universally preferred public rental units located near transit hubs. The income threshold for the deposit return guarantee support program for young renters will also be relaxed to 50 million won annually.
Support for newlyweds will be expanded. The government plans to improve income requirements for housing loans such as the Didirim, Beotimok, and Bogumjari loans in the second half of this year and will introduce special allocations for newborns in households with children under two years old to broaden their opportunities for housing applications.
According to the '2026 Second Half Economic Growth Strategy' released on July 14, the government plans to establish an employment information hub for industrial transition to quickly assess trends and develop a Korean-style AI Exposure Index (K-AIOE) to analyze the impact of AI on various job roles.
The government will also accelerate the training of AI and digital talent. The scale of advanced and digital vocational training will increase from 49,000 to 54,000 participants, and 41 KDT AI campuses will be operated to cultivate AI engineers.
Support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in AI transition will also be expanded. AI training coaches will provide tailored training based on company assessments, and an AI training diffusion center will support comprehensive education. Four physical AI testbeds will be established and gradually opened to local SMEs.
The government will designate regions expected to be adversely affected by industrial transition as 'Just Transition Special Zones' to provide comprehensive support for businesses and small enterprises, worker retraining and reemployment, and the development of new industries. For companies facing temporary shutdowns, the requirements for receiving employment retention support funds will be relaxed, and a fast-track for hiring incentives will be introduced.
Youth job initiatives will be actively pursued. The government plans to train over 200,000 young professionals by 2030, focusing on mega projects and advanced industries, and will provide support for employment and entrepreneurship.
Kang Gi-ryong, Deputy Minister of Finance and Economy, stated, "Foundations for job creation in promising industries are being established, including three major mega projects. Based on this, we are preparing plans across various ministries to create 200,000 jobs, including for young job seekers, and we also plan to expand public sector employment."
Support for youth asset formation will also be enhanced. A 'youth-type ISA' will be launched in the first half of next year, offering a 10% income deduction on contributions for young people with an annual salary of 75 million won or less, along with tax exemptions on interest and dividend income and increased contribution limits.
Housing support will be strengthened as well. The government aims to supply over 400,000 public rental housing units for young people by 2030, with 60,000 of these being universally preferred public rental units located near transit hubs. The income threshold for the deposit return guarantee support program for young renters will also be relaxed to 50 million won annually.
Support for newlyweds will be expanded. The government plans to improve income requirements for housing loans such as the Didirim, Beotimok, and Bogumjari loans in the second half of this year and will introduce special allocations for newborns in households with children under two years old to broaden their opportunities for housing applications.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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