Most South Korean Workers Fear AI Will Deepen Inequality, Survey Finds
A large majority of South Korean workers believe the rapid spread of artificial intelligence will worsen inequality in the labor market, according to a nationwide survey released this week. Many respondents said AI could deepen the gap between rich and poor and increase economic insecurity.
The survey was conducted in October 2025 by research firm Global Research for the labor advocacy group Workplace Abuse 119. It questioned 1,000 employed adults aged 19 and older. Nearly 78 percent of respondents said they were concerned that AI adoption would intensify economic inequality.
Almost half of those surveyed said they expect artificial intelligence to replace existing jobs. Younger workers expressed the highest level of concern, with more than 58 percent of respondents in their 20s predicting job losses, compared with lower levels among older age groups.
Most respondents said the impact of AI on jobs would happen soon. About 36 percent believed job displacement could occur within three to five years, while 41 percent said it would take place over a longer period of five years or more.
The findings also showed strong support for government action. More than 83 percent said social safety nets should be strengthened, and 70 percent supported taxing companies that profit from AI. Labor experts said the results highlight growing pressure on policymakers to balance technological innovation with worker protection.
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