https://cdnph.upi.com/ph/st/th/6361781220488/2026/upi_com/7f7f92e1f1bbfbb801f6ef3fccf56eb6/v1.5/South-Korea-jobs-fall-for-first-time-in-17-months.jpg" /> South Korea's employment fell by 40,000 in May, its first decline in 17 months, as manufacturing and youth hiring weakened, government data showed.