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Summary

The global challenge of youth unemployment extends beyond Indonesia, affecting countries like South Korea, China, and the U.S. Generation Z struggles to find formal sector jobs, with employment creation declining over the last 15 years. In South Korea, 'kangaroo generation' refers to young adults still dependent on their parents, while in China, the youth unemployment rate hit 21.3% in 2023. In the U.S., over half of 18-24-year-olds rely financially on their parents. Despite the difficulty of creating jobs and preparing youth, China's focus on developing second-tier cities offers hope for alleviating this crisis.

Takeaways

• 🌍 The phenomenon of young people struggling to find work is not unique to Indonesia but is happening globally.
• 📉 Generation Z (born 1997-2012) is finding it increasingly difficult to secure formal sector jobs compared to previous generations.
• 📊 Over the past 15 years, formal job creation has steadily declined.
• 🇰🇷 In South Korea, young people who are struggling to find jobs are referred to as the 'kangaroo generation,' often relying on their parents for financial support.
• 🚫 Youth unemployment in South Korea rose from 47.4% in 2012 to 66% in 2020.
• 🇨🇳 In China, one out of five people aged 16-24 is unemployed, with the urban youth unemployment rate reaching a record 21.3% in June 2023.
• 🇺🇸 In the U.S., over half of young adults (18-24) still rely on their parents for basic needs like food, clothing, and housing.
• 🔄 Despite the clear need for job creation and preparing young people for the workforce, no country has found a simple solution to youth unemployment.
• 🏙 In China, some young people are moving away from major cities like Beijing and Shanghai to seek work in second-tier cities, where the government offers incentives to attract talent.
• 💼 The Chinese government is expanding other cities to reduce the employment pressure in major metropolitan areas.

Q & A

What is the main issue discussed in the transcript?

The transcript discusses the global phenomenon of young people facing increasing difficulty in finding jobs, especially in formal sectors, across various countries.

Which generation is highlighted as struggling to find formal employment?

Generation Z, born between 1997 and 2012, is highlighted as facing significant challenges in securing formal employment.

What trends have been observed in formal job creation over the past 15 years?

Formal job creation has been steadily declining over the past 15 years, contributing to the difficulty young people face in finding employment.

What term is used in South Korea to describe young people struggling to find jobs, and what does it refer to?

In South Korea, the term 'kangaroo generation' is used to describe young people who live with or are financially supported by their parents due to unemployment or jobs that do not match their qualifications.

What percentage of South Korean youth were unemployed in 2020?

In South Korea, the youth unemployment rate reached 66% in 2020.

What is the youth unemployment situation in China according to the National Bureau of Statistics?

In China, one in five young people aged 16 to 24 were unemployed in 2023, with the youth unemployment rate in urban areas reaching a record high of 21.3% in June 2023.

What did a survey by the Pew Research Center in the United States reveal about young adults?

The survey revealed that more than half of young adults aged 18 to 24 in the U.S. are still financially dependent on their parents for basic needs like food, clothing, and housing.

What general solution is proposed for addressing youth unemployment, and why is it difficult to implement?

The general solution proposed is to create as many job opportunities as possible and prepare young people for those jobs. However, this is challenging to implement on a large scale.

What trend among Chinese youth was noted by The Economist in 2024?

The trend is that many Chinese youth are no longer focusing on finding jobs in the four major metropolitan cities (Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou) and are instead looking for opportunities in second-tier cities.

How is the Chinese government encouraging youth to work in second-tier cities?

The Chinese government is developing second-tier cities and offering attractive incentives, such as financial rewards. For example, Changsha offers top national talent up to 5 million yuan (approximately 3.4 billion Indonesian Rupiah) to relocate there.