South Korean universities launch online job fairs and corporate exploration programs

Several South Korean universities are implementing online initiatives to enhance employment competitiveness for students and local youth.

Hallym University, in collaboration with Kangwon National University, Catholic Kwandong University, Sahmyook University, and Halla University, will host the ‘2026 Gangwon Regional University Alliance Online Job Fair’ from November 2 to November 6. The event features 51 industry professionals providing approximately 100 small-group mentoring sessions to share insights on hiring trends and job-specific competencies.

Separately, Hanshin University is conducting its second phase of the ‘Online Corporate Exploration’ program from November 6 to November 13. Held via Zoom, the sessions include lectures from professionals in fields such as HR at CJ Group, management planning at a major home shopping company, global marketing, software development, and data science. These programs aim to provide practical career guidance and real-world industry knowledge to help youth navigate modern recruitment trends.