Blue-collar workers struggle with job security and career relevance as AI automation threatens traditional skilled trades

Blue-collar workers across Korea, the US, and other developed nations face existential anxiety about AI replacing manual and skilled labor positions. Current solutions fail because they don't provide concrete reskilling pathways, income protection during transitions, or clear visibility into which trades will remain in-demand. Workers need urgent guidance on which skills to develop and how to position themselves in an AI-augmented economy.