There is a new famous group in South Korea. They are the workers at chip factories. These workers are very popular now, not just at work, but also in the marriage market. This is because the global AI boom has made salaries very high at top tech firms. Some workers at Samsung's chip division will get bonuses of about $416,000. This is 14 times the average salary in South Korea. Workers at SK Hynix also get big payments. Now, chip workers are as popular as doctors and lawyers as marriage partners.
The competitive marriage market in South Korea is changing. Lee Sang-mi is a consultant at a matchmaking agency. She says tech workers are very popular now. The vocational schools are also getting popular because some chip jobs only need a high school diploma. The boom in the tech industry is making many young people want to work in this field. They want to get a job quickly and enter the workforce. The salary and bonuses are very high, so it's a very attractive job.
The global demand for chips is very high. This is making the tech workers very popular. They are getting outsized salaries and bonuses. The desirable jobs in the tech industry are making many young people want to study semiconductor engineering. The career advisers are also telling students to consider this field. It's a very good time to be a tech worker in South Korea.
