A poster for Busan Metropolitan City's job fair for international students / Courtesy of Busan Metropolitan City
Busan will open its doors to hundreds of international students seeking careers in Korea as city officials introduce an expanded job fair aimed at connecting foreign talent with regional employers.
The Busan Metropolitan City government said Tuesday that the “2026 Busan Dream Job Fair” will take place Thursday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at BEXCO’s second exhibition hall. About 1,000 international students from the Busan, Ulsan and the South Gyeongsang region are expected to attend, alongside representatives from 44 companies.
The city said the event, now in its fourth year, has widened its scope to include students from Ulsan and South Gyeongsang, positioning itself as a broader employment platform aimed at helping foreign students transition from education to long-term residency.
Participating companies span key regional industries, including manufacturing, hospitality and tourism, services, logistics and trade, and medical institutions. The number of participating firms rose to 44 this year from 35 last year, an increase of about 25 percent, underscoring growing demand among local businesses for international hires, the city said.
The fair will feature on-site recruitment, where companies will accept resumes and conduct interviews. Additional services will include professional headshots, interview makeup and personal color consultations to support job seekers.
Special lectures are also scheduled. Sujan Shakya, a Nepali television personality, will share his study abroad experiences and career insights.
Cultural performances and food tastings highlighting Busan’s culinary identity are also planned.
Kim Gui-ok, a senior city official, said the event aims to strengthen cooperation among government, industry and academia to help international students build careers and settle in the region.
This article was published with the assistance of generative AI and edited by The Korea Times.
Source: Korea Times News
