[COVER STORY] Korean companies offer job opportunities to USFK veterans
As Korean companies expand their footprint across the United States, securing qualified local workers has emerged as one of their biggest challenges. In an effort to help resolve this problem, a new recruitment platform is looking to a promising pool of candidates: former U.S. service members who have spent time in Korea. The USFK Job Platform, run by the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry…
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The Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in collaboration with the Korea-U.S. Alliance Foundation, has launched a new recruitment platform aimed at connecting Korean companies operating in the United States with former and soon-to-retire U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) personnel. This initiative, led by Seoul Chamber of Commerce and Industry Vice Chairman Lee Hyung-hee, addresses the growing demand for local workers in advanced industries such as semiconductors and batteries.
According to Lee, the increasing number of Korean companies investing in the U.S. has led to a surge in demand for local employees. However, one of the most significant challenges these businesses face is securing qualified workers. The USFK Job Platform seeks to alleviate this issue by tapping into the promising talent pool of former USFK personnel.
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