SEJONG — Korea vowed to provide comprehensive support for young people, from job searches to career development, the finance ministry said Friday, amid persistent employment challenges facing those in their 20s. The Ministry of Finance and Economy unveiled a blueprint for revitalizing youth employment as younger job seekers continue to face difficulties amid economic uncertainty. Government data showed the employment rate for those aged 20 to 24 came to 41.3 percent in the second quarter, compared with the 2025 average of 43.6 percent, while the rate for those aged 25 to 29 stood at 71.5 percent, compared with 71.8 percent last year. The measures came as the number of people classified as "just resting" remained high. The data ministry defines the group as those who are not seeking work and report that they are resting despite having no serious illness or disability. The number of young people aged 15 to 29 classified as "just resting" stood at 378,000 in the second quarter, down 28,000 from a year earlier but still remaining high. Under the blueprint, the government said it will seek t