South Korea's young tech workers clamor for better pay

Millennials expect transparency and have leverage amid competition for talent

20210223 commuters in SK

Even though South Korea's unemployment rate has hit a 24-year high, demand for skilled tech workers remains strong. © Reuters

KIM JAEWON, Nikkei staff writer

SEOUL -- South Korea's largest internet company, Naver, will host an unusual session on Thursday: Founder and Global Investment Officer Lee Hae-jin and CEO Han Seong-sook will attend an in-person meeting to respond to angry employees seeking answers to questions about their pay.

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