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JobsGlobal / Other·Ranked Wednesday, July 29, 2026
South Korean teens are skipping degrees for semiconductor school—they’re landing six-figure jobs at 17 while their friends regret going to college
South Korean vocational students land six-figure semiconductor jobs at 17.

At one South Korean vocational high school, 96.4% of graduates land jobs—with many headed to Samsung and earning six-figure paychecks and $400K bonuses.
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