(Purpose) This study focuses on local youth who moved to Seoul, analyzes how they implement in the labor market, such as employment, wages, and job search periods, and presents policy implications to improve the labor market performance of local youth...
(Purpose) This study focuses on local youth who moved to Seoul, analyzes how they implement in the labor market, such as employment, wages, and job search periods, and presents policy implications to improve the labor market performance of local youth through the results.
(Design/methodology/approach) This study used data from the 2nd year (2022) of the Seoul Youth Panel Study. Regression( analysis was conducted to analyze the factors affecting the implementation of the labor market by surveying 1,404 people from non-metropolitan areas out of 5,265 young people living in Seoul. The dependent variables are employment status, average monthly earned income, and job search period. Independent variables consist of age, gender, health status, education level, parent income level, final school location, and intention to work for non-regular workers.
(Findings) First, as a result of analyzing the factors affecting employment, it was found that health status (OR=1.393, ρ<.01), education level (OR=1.289, ρ<.001), and non-regular employment intention (OR=1.741, ρ<.05) had a significant effect.
Second, as a result of analyzing the factors affecting the average monthly earned income of local youth who moved to Seoul, it was found that age (β=.326, p<.001), health status (β=.080, p<.01), parent income level (β=.182, p<.001), and non-regular employment intention (β=.128, p<.001) had a significant positive (+) effect.
Third, as a result of analyzing the factors affecting the current job search period, it was found that age (OR=1.085, ρ<.01), education level (OR=1.156, ρ<.01), and non-regular employment intention (OR=1.989, ρ<.001) had a significant effect.
(Research implications or Originality) The implications for local youth who moved to Seoul to participate in the labor market are as follows. First, it is necessary to develop and provide programs that support young people to systematically manage their health. Second, it is necessary to improve the employment stability and working environment of non-regular jobs. Third, there is a need for a policy to support housing and living expenses in response to difficulties such as housing insecurity and diet.