[COVER STORY] USFK job platform takes Korea-US alliance from security to jobs
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 USFK Job Platform, developed by the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) in collaboration with the Korea-U.S. Alliance Foundation, aims to address the challenge faced by Korean companies expanding their operations in the United States. The platform seeks to bridge the gap between these companies and qualified local workers, with a particular focus on individuals who have previously served in the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK).
Lee Hyung-hee, vice chairman of the Seoul Chamber of Commerce and Industry and a key figure behind the initiative, explained that the growing number of Korean businesses venturing into the U.S. has led to a surge in demand for local workforce, especially in sectors such as semiconductors and batteries. However, one of the major obstacles these companies encounter is the difficulty in securing a sufficient number of local workers.
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