( July 9, 2026, 07:17 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: South Korea’s government adopted the Basic Plan for Employment Stability in Industrial Transformation on Thursday, aimed at minimizing labor-market disruption and expanding job opportunities during the shift driven by artificial intelligence and carbon neutrality, while strengthening support for vulnerable groups, including young people. The plan was prepared under the Act on Employment Security Support Following Industrial Transformation, which took effect in early June. It emphasizes that AI should be viewed not as a replacement for human workers but as a partner that works alongside them, helping to enhance human dignity and the value of work, the Prime Minister’s Office said.The statement is attached (in Korean)....
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