A large-scale job fair aimed at supporting both South Korean youth seeking overseas employment and international students looking for jobs in South Korea has opened. As demand for talent in advanced industries such as artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors grows, the event connects 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), kicked off on June 1 at COEX in Seoul. The event will run for two days, concluding on June 2.
This year's fair features a total of 360 companies, including 137 foreign-invested firms, 121 overseas companies, and 100 companies hiring international students. It is the largest event of its kind aimed at supporting the overseas advancement of South Korean youth and the domestic employment of international students.
The main focus this year is on employment in AI technology companies. As competition intensifies for talent in the growing AI sector, human resources representatives from global AI firms shared insights on employment trends and hiring strategies. In the advanced technology section, 86 companies from sectors such as semiconductors, secondary batteries, displays, future vehicles, biotechnology, and AI are conducting on-site hiring and consultations.
A dedicated 'Global 500 Companies Zone' was also established, featuring 26 global firms, including Lam Research Korea, Bosch Korea, Schneider Electric Korea, and Thermo Fisher Scientific Korea, all seeking to attract young talent. Global companies based outside the capital region, such as Amkor Technology Korea and Aumobiokorea, are also actively recruiting at the event.
An AI-based employment support service drew attention as well. The 'AI Job Assistant' booth analyzed job seekers' skills and recommended suitable companies using AI technology. An experience zone for international students was also set up to assess their business Korean language skills using AI.
Additional events focused on sharing employment strategies were held concurrently. A job concert featuring employees and recruiters from global companies introduced job trends and employment tips. Sessions on overseas employment shared regional strategies and local experiences, while sessions for international students included company-specific recruitment presentations and information on visa regulations.
KOTRA President Kang Kyung-seong stated, "The Global Talent Fair is a platform that connects youth and companies in a borderless business environment. We will strengthen support to ensure that 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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