South Korean shops turn to robots, self-service to escape labour woes

South Korean retailers are increasingly turning to robots and self-service systems to cope with labor shortages and rising wages. According to Channel NewsAsia, store owners cite difficulties finding suitable staff and climbing labor costs as the driving factors. The shift reflects broader pressures in South Korea's service sector, where wage demands and worker scarcity are forcing a fundamental rethink of retail operations.

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