[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 bridging a critical gap for Korean businesses operating in the United States. The USFK Job Platform specifically targets a promising source of talent: former and soon-to-retire U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) personnel.
This initiative addresses a growing challenge as Korean companies expand their operations across the U.S. and face increasing demand for skilled local workers, particularly in advanced industries such as semiconductors and batteries. Lee Hyung-hee, Vice Chairman of the Seoul Chamber of Commerce and Industry, revealed that the platform's launch stems from a practical problem.
"The number of Korean companies expanding into the U.S. has risen significantly in recent years, leading to a surge in demand for local workers," Lee explained to The Korea Times. "However, one of the biggest hurdles these companies encounter is securing qualified local workers."
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