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International job seekers visit the 2026 Global Talent Fair at Coex in Gangnam District, southern Seoul, on June 1. [NEWS1]

Cultural understanding, AI skills crucial for international job seekers, say 2026 Global Talent Fair speakers

In the era of AI, a deep understanding of Korean culture has become more critical than ever for international talent seeking employment in Korea, according to industry insiders.

2026.6.2

Global Talent Fair gives international job seekers unique chance to connect face-to-face with employers

From technology and finance to consumer goods, international talent seeking employment in Korea had a unique opportunity on Monday to explore career options and speak directly with recruiters at the Global Talent Fair.

2026.6.1

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Booths and participants are at the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency's Global Talent Fair held on May 19 and 20, 2025. [KOTRA]

Kotra unveils company list, opens applications for annual international student job fair

The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (Kotra) has revealed the list of participating companies for its annual Job Fair for International Students and opened applications for international students hoping to participate in the event.

2026.5.12

The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) hosts a future mobility partnering event for Korean and U.S. companies in Detroit on April 21, in this photo provided by KOTRA. [YONHAP]

Kotra hosts future mobility partnership event for Korean, U.S. firms in Motor City

The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency said Wednesday it has hosted a future mobility partnership event in the United States to help Korean and U.S. companies boost cooperation in the automotive sector.

2026.4.22

A promotional image for the job fair for international students, a subsection of the Global Talent Fair [SCREEN CAPTURE]

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.

2026.4.6

This photo, provided by the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency on March 23, shows the Korean pavilion at Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2025. [KOTRA]

Kotra to operate booth promoting Korean companies at international beauty fair in Italy

The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (Kotra) said Monday it will operate a large-scale booth for domestic companies at an international beauty fair in Italy later this week to showcase K-beauty products.

2026.3.23

This photo provided by the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (Kotra) shows Kotra CEO and President Kang Gyeong-seong, left, and Katri Raudsepp, deputy director general of the Estonian Center for Defense Investments, shaking hands after signing a contract to export Chunmoo multiple rocket systems in Tallinn on Dec. 21. [YONHAP]

Kotra signs deal to export Chunmoo rocket launchers to Estonia

The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (Kotra) said Sunday it signed a deal with the Estonian arms procurement agency to export South Korea's Chunmoo multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) to the Eastern European country.

2025.12.22

This photo provided by the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (Kotra) shows its headquarters in southern Seoul. [KOREA TRADE-INVESTMENT PROMOTION AGENCY]

Medium-sized companies sign $16.3 million in export deals at Kotra event

Medium-sized companies in Korea on Tuesday signed export deals and memorandums of understanding worth a combined $16.3 million, the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (Kotra) said.

2025.11.18

Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (Kotra) CEO Kang Kyung-sung speaks during a press briefing marking his first year in office at a restaurant in Jongno District, central Seoul on Nov. 13. [KOTRA]

Higher demand for consumer goods is 'structural shift' in Korea's export strategy: Kotra CEO

Kotra CEO Kang Kyung-sung said Korea’s surging exports of consumer goods represent a “structural shift” rather than a passing trend, as consumer goods exports hit record highs this year, led by cosmetics overtaking food for the first time.

2025.11.14

A poster for the Kotra-PNU Job Fair for International Students [SCREEN CAPTURE]

Kotra, Pusan National University to hold job fair for int'l students

Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (Kotra) and Pusan National University (PNU) will host a job fair for international students, inviting those interested in working in the Busan and South Gyeongsang regions.

2025.9.1