NEET - Not Employed, getting Educated, nor getting Trained

Youth NEET in South Korea: Definition, Causes, Consequences, and Responses

1 · What Is a Youth NEET?

A Youth NEET is a young person who does not work, does not receive education, and is not enrolled in vocational training due to loss of motivation.

2 · Scale of the Problem

  • In 2017 South Korea’s NEET rate reached 21 %, and the trend has been rising.

3 · Consequences for Society and Individuals

  • A higher NEET share lowers the overall youth‑employment rate.

  • Prolonged inactivity creates political, economic, and social harm, placing additional burdens on families and communities.

  • Slide notes emphasise broad social loss when large cohorts remain outside work and schooling.

4 · Diagnosed Causes

CategorySlide Highlights
Educational GapsLack of career education for middle‑ and high‑school students.
Information & MotivationLimited guidance, weak labour‑market information, and low personal drive.
Training AccessAbsence of hands‑on or vocational programmes for unemployed youth.
Structural FactorsSocietal atmosphere and broader structural problems trigger generational conflict.

5 · Proposed Interventions

  • Strengthen career education across middle and high schools to provide early direction.

  • Expand vocational‑training programmes targeted at unemployed youth.

  • Re‑create a supportive social atmosphere that values varied career pathways and encourages re‑engagement.

6 · Summary Points

  • NEET growth signals gaps in education, guidance, and labour‑market integration.

  • Addressing the issue requires coordinated education reform, accessible skill‑building, and cultural shifts that motivate young people toward meaningful work.

  • Effective interventions can mitigate long‑term social losses and improve overall economic health.

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