The French Chamber of Commerce in Korea (FKCCI) and the French Embassy co-hosted the 'Career Forum 2026' (Forum Emploi), supported by the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), Pusan National University, and Alumni Day, a global cooperation program by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The job fair, focused on French-related companies, was successfully held last week. Notably, this year's event marked the first time it was held in Busan, aligning with the Lee Jae-myung government's '5 Extremes and 3 Special' regional balanced growth policy.
On May 27, the seventh Career Forum took place at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Seoul, attracting over 700 attendees. Participants had the opportunity to meet with human resources representatives from 24 major French and global companies, including Louis Vuitton, Novotel, JCDecaux, Richemont, Assurances, Povis Mazar, De'Longhi, and Linas, to explore job opportunities. The event featured conferences across four industry sectors: hospitality and food service, manufacturing, services, and luxury and beauty, providing insights into the latest industry trends, hiring market demands, and various career opportunities.
Additionally, the event offered various 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.
On May 29, the Career Forum was held at Pusan National University for the first time. Approximately 50 participants attended, engaging in company recruitment presentations, career talks, and direct exchanges between HR representatives and job seekers through various programs.
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 French Chamber of Commerce in Korea aims to connect talent with companies, promote global careers for job seekers, and continuously strengthen 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 aimed at enhancing economic cooperation between the two countries, 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 activities in both markets. The FKCCI ranks sixth among 125 French chambers of commerce worldwide based on revenue last year and third among foreign chambers of commerce operating in Korea.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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