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

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The episode discusses the Global Talent Fair, where international jobseekers connect with employers in Korea.

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. 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. The Job Fair for International Students, a major track within the 2026 Global Talent Fair hosted by the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (Kotra), kicked off its two-day annual run at Coex in Gangnam District, southern Seoul. Around 100 companies participated in the event this year, with Kotra expecting at least 2,500 international job seekers to attend through Tuesday. "I'm planning to get consultations on my resume and learn how to increase my chances as a foreigner of being recruited by these companies," Lydia Laryea, a senior majoring in business and accounting at Kangwon National University, told the Korea JoongAng Daily as she arrived at the venue. Laryea, a Ghanaian national who came to Korea under the Global Korea Scholarship program, said working in the country became a top priority after she became fascinated by Korean conglomerates like Samsung. "I was very curious about how Korea…

People in this episode

Guest: Lydia Laryea

Topics covered

• job fair
• international jobseekers
• career opportunities
• recruitment
• Korea

Keywords

• Global Talent Fair
• job seekers
• Korea
• recruiters
• career options
• international students

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency, Kotra, Samsung

Places: Korea, Coex, Gangnam District, southern Seoul, Ghana

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