A large-scale job fair supporting both domestic youth seeking overseas employment and foreign students looking for jobs in South Korea has been launched. As demand for talent grows in advanced industries such as artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors, the event aims to connect domestic and international companies with job seekers.
The 2026 Global Talent Fair (GTF), hosted by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and the Ministry of Employment and Labor, and organized by the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA), opened on June 1 at COEX in Seoul. The event will run for two days, concluding on June 2.
This year, the fair features a total of 360 companies, including 137 foreign-invested firms, 121 overseas companies, and 100 companies hiring foreign students. It is the largest event of its kind aimed at supporting both domestic youth in their overseas endeavors and foreign students seeking employment in South Korea.
The main focus of this year's fair is employment in AI technology companies. With the rapid growth of the AI industry, competition for talent has intensified, prompting global AI firms to share insights on hiring trends and strategies. In the advanced technology section, 86 companies from sectors including semiconductors, secondary batteries, displays, future vehicles, biotechnology, and AI are conducting on-site recruitment and consultations.
A dedicated area for Fortune 500 companies, called the 'Global 500 Companies Zone,' has also been established. Twenty-six global firms, including Lam Research Korea, Bosch Korea, Schneider Electric Korea, and Thermo Fisher Scientific Korea, are participating to attract young talent. Global companies located outside the capital region, such as Amkor Technology Korea and Aumobiokorea, are also actively recruiting on-site.
An AI-based job support service has drawn attention as well. The 'AI Job Assistant' booth analyzes job seekers' skills and recommends suitable companies using AI technology. Additionally, an experience zone for foreign students was set up to assess their business Korean language skills using AI.
Side events sharing employment strategies are also taking place. A job concert featuring employees and recruiters from global companies discusses job trends and employment tips. Sessions on overseas employment strategies share regional insights and experiences, while sessions for foreign students include company-specific recruitment briefings and visa information.
KOTRA President Kang Kyung-seong stated, "The Global Talent Fair is a venue that connects youth and companies in a borderless business environment. We will strengthen support to ensure companies find key talent to lead the global market, and that youth have opportunities to find competitive jobs."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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