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South Korea added 139,000 jobs in October from a year earlier, marking the fourth straight month of gains above 100,000, Yonhap reports. The figure was announced on Nov. 10-11, with the increase attributed to ongoing economic recovery despite headwinds. However, Hankyoreh notes that even with the chip boom, the country is unlikely to hit its goal of adding 150,000 jobs in 2026, suggesting the pace may slow. Korean reaction has been cautious, with analysts pointing to persistent structural challenges in the labor market even as monthly numbers stay resilient.