Many elders often tell us to learn a practical skill to make a living.

Then, what is the most preferred technical license across all age groups that can help you earn a living?

Let us take a look at the licenses that can secure your livelihood once obtained through our article.

The Human Resources Development Service of Korea surveyed applicants who took the national technical qualification written exams last year.

The top preferred technician qualification was none other than the forklift driver license.

Looking by age group, the forklift driver license ranked first across all age groups from people in their 20s to those in their 60s and older.

However, teenagers preferred the hairdressing license, while homemakers preferred the Korean cuisine cooking license the most.

Meanwhile, among the engineer and professional grades, the demand was high for industrial safety engineering, information processing, and electrical engineering licenses.

Overall, demand was concentrated on field-oriented licenses that can be directly applied to employment or work, as well as those connected to career paths and job duties.