Kim Yong-hoon, the Minister of Employment and Labor, urged South Korea's top ten conglomerates, including Samsung, SK, Hyundai Motor, and LG, to increase new hiring and job experience opportunities for young people on September 3.
During a meeting in Seoul with chief human resources officers (CHROs) from these major groups, Minister Kim discussed collaborative measures to expand youth employment.
The meeting was convened to explore ways to implement the government's recently announced 'Youth Job Recovery Plan' and to seek cooperation from the business sector in providing more job opportunities for young people.
Kim stated, "In a situation where young people continue to face employment difficulties, we must create a foundation for them to build their first careers and grow," calling for the cooperation of the business community.
He emphasized, "The Youth Job Recovery Plan announced by the government can yield results when we work together with companies," urging businesses to make concerted efforts to expand job opportunities for young people.
The minister also requested corporate participation in the 'K-New Deal Academy,' which is set to expand next year, and the newly introduced 'Youth Playground.' The Youth Playground is a program that offers mentoring, projects, entrepreneurship, competitions, and AI job support services through online and offline spaces.
During the meeting, the CHROs shared strategies to broaden job experience opportunities for young people, including expanding new hires, internships, and training programs. They also discussed key labor issues to create conditions that encourage companies to actively recruit young talent.
The government plans to increase its financial investment in youth job support. The Ministry of Employment and Labor aims to raise the youth job budget from 2.6 trillion won this year to approximately 3.3 trillion won next year, an increase of about 700 billion won.
Kim concluded, "Youth employment is the most valuable investment that will determine the future of South Korea," affirming the commitment to collaborate with the business sector to create more job opportunities for young people.
During a meeting in Seoul with chief human resources officers (CHROs) from these major groups, Minister Kim discussed collaborative measures to expand youth employment.
The meeting was convened to explore ways to implement the government's recently announced 'Youth Job Recovery Plan' and to seek cooperation from the business sector in providing more job opportunities for young people.
Kim stated, "In a situation where young people continue to face employment difficulties, we must create a foundation for them to build their first careers and grow," calling for the cooperation of the business community.
He emphasized, "The Youth Job Recovery Plan announced by the government can yield results when we work together with companies," urging businesses to make concerted efforts to expand job opportunities for young people.
The minister also requested corporate participation in the 'K-New Deal Academy,' which is set to expand next year, and the newly introduced 'Youth Playground.' The Youth Playground is a program that offers mentoring, projects, entrepreneurship, competitions, and AI job support services through online and offline spaces.
During the meeting, the CHROs shared strategies to broaden job experience opportunities for young people, including expanding new hires, internships, and training programs. They also discussed key labor issues to create conditions that encourage companies to actively recruit young talent.
The government plans to increase its financial investment in youth job support. The Ministry of Employment and Labor aims to raise the youth job budget from 2.6 trillion won this year to approximately 3.3 trillion won next year, an increase of about 700 billion won.
Kim concluded, "Youth employment is the most valuable investment that will determine the future of South Korea," affirming the commitment to collaborate with the business sector to create more job opportunities for young people.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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