Thirty-two companies from nine countries are looking to hire young talent from South Korea. Companies in various fields, including information technology (IT), machinery, electronics, finance, and aviation, will conduct on-site interviews and offer consultations and mentoring from experienced overseas employees.
The Ministry of Employment and Labor and the Korea Industrial Human Resources Corporation announced that the '2026 Global Job Matching Day' will be held on September 16 at the Seoul Garden Hotel in Mapo-gu, Seoul. Participating companies include Korean Re's London office and the Kansai Airport Group, which will recruit for positions in IT systems, machinery, electrical and electronic engineering, finance and accounting, sales and services, and airport services.
This job fair aims to provide real employment opportunities and job preparation information for young people seeking overseas employment. It goes beyond merely introducing job information by directly connecting job seekers with companies and offering employment counseling.
At the corporate recruitment booth, young job seekers can meet with company representatives to learn about job openings and participate in on-site interviews. Special lectures and recruitment presentations will provide insights into overseas employment trends and company-specific hiring information. Programs to assist with job preparation, including one-on-one employment consulting, mentoring from experienced overseas employees, and profile photography, will also be available.
The Ministry of Labor and the Industrial Human Resources Corporation plan to support a total of 4,700 young people in finding overseas jobs this year through the K-Move School and overseas employment settlement support funds. They will enhance support to help young people acquire the necessary job skills and ensure stable settlement after employment.
Those interested in overseas employment can check job openings from foreign companies on World Job Plus. Information on employment counseling, training, job placement, and overseas work experience is also available.
Recently, the youth employment rate has continued to decline for two consecutive years. According to employment trends released by the National Data Agency, the number of employed people increased for three consecutive months as of August 2026, but the youth employment rate fell by 1.0 percentage point from the previous year to 44.1%, marking a 28-month decline. In response, the government has announced measures to recover youth jobs and is working to revitalize youth employment.
Ha Chang-yong, Director of Youth Employment Policy at the Ministry of Labor, stated, "I hope this event serves as a starting point for young people to expand their workplaces beyond South Korea to the world," adding that the experience and skills gained abroad will contribute to personal growth and enhance the global competitiveness of the nation and its companies.
Lee Byung-hoon, President of the Industrial Human Resources Corporation, remarked, "We will expand job matching between overseas companies and domestic youth," and emphasized that they will provide systematic support from the preparation stage for overseas employment to building careers abroad and re-employment in South Korea after returning.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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