Seoul job fair aims to connect foreign job seekers with local firms
When the Seoul Metropolitan Government opens its largest international job fair this fall, city officials will be aiming to solve a growing mismatch in Korea's tightening labor market: local companies looking for global markets, and thousands of foreign graduates eager to build careers in the capital. The recruitment drive for the event, officially titled Seoul Job Connect 2026 and set for Nov.…
Seoul's Metropolitan Government is set to host its largest international job fair in fall, aiming to bridge a widening gap in Korea's labor market. The event, officially named Seoul Job Connect 2026, will take place on November 18 at the SETEC convention center in Gangnam District. This recruitment drive opened on Monday, targeting local businesses seeking bilingual talent, market analysts, and trade specialists.
Companies interested in hiring international talent can apply through October 16 on the event's official website. Seoul's transformation into a leading global education and business hub has been recognized by various outlets. The Financial Times recently dubbed the city "the new Paris" for international university students. Quacquarelli Symonds, a higher education analytics firm, has repeatedly designated Seoul as the world's top student city, marking the second year in a row.
This surge in international students has underscored the city's appeal and potential to attract foreign talent.
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