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Many dream of striking out on their own in Korea. These three did it.

From appearing on TV to running a content creation platform, foreigners residing in Korea have strayed from the standard professional path to chase their dreams. How did they do it?

2026.6.7

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

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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

International students throw their graduation caps at their graduation ceremony at Dong-A University, Busan. Dong-A University is one of the five univeristies that were selected as participating universities of the Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology's employment support initiative for international students. [YONHAP]

KIAT launches provincial job program for international students

The Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology (KIAT) will launch an initiative aimed at helping international students secure jobs at companies based in partner regions, KIAT announced on Tuesday.

2026.5.26

Cyber Hankuk University of Foreign Studies' building in Dongdaemun District, eastern Seoul [CYBER HANKUK UNIVERSITY OF FOREIGN STUDIES]

Cyber Hankuk University of Foreign Studies partners with AI English app Speak to support students

Cyber Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (CUFS) announced Tuesday that it has formed a strategic partnership with AI-powered English education application Speak to support its students.

2026.5.26

Lina, “Mi” at this year's Global Chunhyang Selection Contest, poses for a photo next to a banner for the contest. [LINA]

Ukrainian student's love for Korean literary classic 'Chunhyangjeon' leads to pageant success

Korea's classic folk tale “Chunhyangjeon” first captivated Herasymenko Lina when she was a teenager. Inspired by the renowned literary work, the Ukrainian student devoted herself to studying Korean.

2026.5.21

A resident sends a package from the Gwanghwamun Post Office in central Seoul, Aug. 25, 2025. [NEWS1]

International students, foreign job-seekers in South Gyeongsang get 13 percent discount on EMS shipping

International students and foreign job-seekers in South Gyeongsang can now receive up to a 13 percent discount on Express Mail Service (EMS) at post offices across the province.

2026.5.20

International students hold up their brush calligraphy works during a traditional calligraphy experience session at the “2025 Pusan National University Summer School” at Pusan National University in Geumjeong District, Busan, on July 9, 2025. [NEWS1]

Korean universities race to attract international students but fail to retain them

While universities race to attract international students, many of those students continue to struggle due to language barriers and consequent integration issues.

2026.5.19

People work in an office space during a workcation in Gimnyeong Village, Jeju. [KOREA FISHERIES INFRASTRUCTURE PUBLIC AGENCY]

Jeju to halve salary requirement, triple stay limit for 'workcations' in bid to attract more digital nomads

Foreigners visiting Jeju Island for a “workcation” may soon see their visa-free stay limit tripled to 90 days alongside a halved income requirement, a policy shift aimed at lowering entry barriers for global remote workers.

2026.5.18

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