Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Kosme survey finds 78.4% of SMEs, startups open to foreign job seekers

A recent survey conducted by the Korea SMEs and Startups Agency (Kosme) showed that 78.4 percent of Korean small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups are considering hiring foreign employees.

2026-04-28

Korea's 60s overtake 20s in employment despite ill-fitting job

Older Koreans are entering the workforce in growing numbers, but many are struggling to find jobs that match their experience, highlighting challenges in the labor market amid a rapid aging population.

2026-04-18

Busan to host Dream Job Fair for international students on April 30

Busan will hold the Busan Dream Job Fair for International Students, inviting job seekers from the city, Ulsan and South Gyeongsang to meet local companies.

2026-04-17

Path to 'FIRE': Semiconductor supercycle spurs rush for jobs at Samsung, SK hynix

Korea’s semiconductor industry is experiencing a historic high, and top-tier graduates want to get in on the action. Major chipmakers are posting extraordinary profits and dangling the prospect of massive performance bonuses to job seekers.

2026-04-15

Young Korean men lose ground in labor market with steepest OECD decline in last 20 years

The footing of young men in Korea's labor market is slipping, posting the steepest decline among member states of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development over the past two decades.

2026-04-14

'The King's Warden' becomes second most watched film in Korea, smashes 16.28 million admissions

The box-office sensation “The King’s Warden” became the second most watched film in Korea, with the total admissions breaking past 16.28 million on Saturday.

2026-04-11

More companies rehire retired employees as contractors as AI changes the workplace

An increasing number of companies are rehiring retired employees as skilled contract workers, reflecting aligned interests between firms seeking immediately deployable talent and workers hoping to maintain their income while easing their workload.

2026-04-08

Kotra to host annual Job Fair for International Students in June

The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (Kotra) will host its annual Job Fair for International Students in June. Kotra expects around 100 companies to attend.

2026-04-06

How international students are cashing in on part-time opportunities in Korea

International students in Korea are capitalizing on part-time job opportunities, enhancing their work experience while studying.

2026-03-17

AI reshapes tech jobs as developers, planners focus on human advantages

AI is changing the roles of IT workers, prompting a shift from technical skills to areas like judgment and specialized knowledge. Professionals are focusing on human capabilities, while non-developers leverage AI to independently execute tasks.

2026-03-05