{
  "id": 7709069,
  "title": "Seoul launches final 2026 class to help foreign graduates land jobs and stay",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/seoul-launches-final-2026-class-to-help-foreign-graduates-land-jobs",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T05:12:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/globalcommunity/20260916/seoul-launches-final-2026-class-to-help-foreign-graduates-land-jobs-and-stay"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Seoul Metropolitan Government is launching the final class of 2026 for international students, aiming to help them secure jobs and stay in the city after graduation. The program, called 30 Days in Seoul's adaptation track, offers specialized career preparation and settlement assistance. Two tracks are available: one for beginners in study abroad and another focused on employment and integration. The fifth cohort's application period opened on September 8 and ends on September 21. Once selected, participants will engage in about 50 hours of lectures and six cultural activities over eight weeks, from October 7 to November 27. The process includes document screening, followed by a video interview, with first-round results announced on September 23 and final selections on September 30. The program officially begins with an orientation session on October 2. Interested students can apply through the program's official Instagram account, @30daysinseoul, or via QR codes on promotional posters.",
  "summary": "In a push to retain global talent, the Seoul Metropolitan Government is selecting 75 international students for its \"30 Days in Seoul\" adaptation track, offering tailored career preparation and settlement support for post-graduation life. The program consists of two tracks: a beginner track for students in the early stages of studying abroad, and an adaptation track focused on employment and…",
  "key_points": [
    "Seoul launches final 2026 class for foreign graduates",
    "30 Days in Seoul adaptation track offers career prep",
    "Application period opens September 8, closes September 21"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This program solidifies Seoul's efforts to retain international talent by providing targeted support for foreign graduates to integrate into the city's workforce and society.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Seoul launches final 2026 class to help foreign graduates land jobs and stay",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/seoul-launches-final-2026-class-to-help-foreign-graduates-land-jobs-7711243",
        "published": "2026-09-16T05:22:04.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}