The French Chamber of Commerce in Korea (FKCCI) and the French Embassy in Korea co-hosted the 'Career Forum 2026 (Forum Emploi)' last week, with support from the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), Pusan National University, and Alumni Day, a global cooperation program of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This year’s event was particularly significant as it was held in Busan for the first time, aligning with the Lee Jae-myung administration's '5 Regions, 3 Special' policy for balanced regional growth.
The seventh Career Forum took place on May 27 in Seoul, attracting over 700 attendees who engaged with representatives from 24 major French and global companies, including Louis Vuitton, Novotel, JCDecaux, Richemont, Assurances, Povis Mazar, De'Longhi, and Linas. The event featured conferences across four industry sectors: hospitality and food service, manufacturing, services, and luxury and beauty, providing participants with insights into the latest industry trends, hiring market demands, and various career opportunities.
Additionally, the event offered programs aimed at enhancing participants' competitiveness in the international job market, including workshops on resume writing in Korean, English, and French, interview strategies, practical business French, and insights into French corporate culture.
The forum continued on May 29 at Pusan National University, marking the first time the event was held in Busan. Approximately 50 participants attended, engaging in various programs designed to facilitate direct interaction between job seekers and company representatives, including recruitment presentations and career talks.
The Busan event is seen as a significant milestone, expanding the forum's reach beyond Seoul and creating new opportunities for students and young talent in the southern regions, including Busan and Gyeongnam, to connect with French, Korean, and global companies.
The FKCCI aims to connect talent with companies through the Career Forum, promoting global careers for job seekers and continuously strengthening ties within the Korea-France business community. This year marks the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and France and the 40th anniversary of the FKCCI, coinciding with various activities to enhance economic cooperation between the two nations following French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Korea in April.
Since its establishment in 1986, the FKCCI has served as a bridge to foster the Korea-France business community, currently supporting over 475 member companies in their operations within both markets. The FKCCI ranks sixth in revenue among 125 French chambers of commerce worldwide and third among foreign chambers of commerce operating in Korea, based on last year's figures.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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