Seoul Global Job Fair 2026: 91 Firms at SETEC on 18 Nov

The Seoul Global Job Fair 2026 takes place on Wednesday 18 November, from 10am to 5pm, at SETEC in Gangnam, with 91 companies meeting foreign job seekers. The Seoul Metropolitan Government hosts it, and visitors can register and reserve 20-minute interviews on the official website before the day.

Korea JoongAng Daily reported the details on 13 November 2026. We also read the city government's own notice and the fair's website on 15 November.

What is the Seoul Global Job Fair?

It is a one-day hiring event for international talent already in Korea: foreign residents, graduates and international students. The city notice lists four things on offer: on-site interviews, recruitment consultations, visa and legal consultations, and career consulting.

Which employers and sessions are there?

The newspaper says the companies include banks, IT firms, retailers, service businesses and food and drink brands. They will explain their openings and how their hiring process works. The full company list is shown on the fair's website.

There is a talks programme too:

• a licensed administrative agent explains visa matters for foreign residents
• two international speakers who studied and worked in Korea share how they did it
• Shinhan Bank runs a session on Korean corporate culture
• a career consultant covers hiring trends for next year

Side services include professional résumé photos, personal colour analysis and one-to-one make-up advice.

How to register — step by step

1. Open the official site: 2026seouljobfair.com. Use the KO / EN switch at the top if you need English.
2. Choose the participant (job seeker) application, not the company one, and fill in your details. The site says pre-registered visitors can walk in without waiting at the door.
3. Look through the participating companies on the site and pick the ones that match your field and visa status.
4. Reserve interviews early. JoongAng reports that 20-minute on-site interviews and consultations can be booked ahead through the website. Slots are limited by the clock, so do not leave this to the morning of the fair.
5. Check your registration. The application page has a button for people who have already applied to confirm it went through.
6. On the day, arrive near opening time with printed résumés and your ID or residence card.

We could not see every field of the form from outside, so have your basic personal details, visa type and education history ready. Neither the city notice nor the fair's website mentions any fee.

Register only through the official website. Nobody needs a broker for this fair, and you should never pay anyone who promises an interview slot, a job or a visa.

Tips that improve your chances

• Bring two résumés: one in English and, if you can, one in the Korean format with a photo. The free photo service at the venue helps if you have none.
• Know your visa position. Employers will ask what status you hold and when it ends. Use the visa talk and consultation desks to get exact answers before you speak to recruiters.
• Prepare a 30-second introduction in Korean, even a simple one. It shows effort and breaks the ice.
• Research three to five target companies rather than walking the hall at random.
• Common mistakes: arriving after lunch when interview slots are gone, bringing no printed résumé, and being vague about Korean language level.

Quick checklist: registration confirmed, interview bookings saved on your phone, ten printed résumés, residence card or passport, language test scores if you have them, business outfit.

What it means for job seekers

• This is a rare chance to meet many Korean employers who are open to hiring foreigners in a single room.
• A booth conversation is not a job offer. Follow up by email within two days and apply through each company's own process.
• Outside Seoul on the day? Keep the site bookmarked: the company list is a ready-made guide to firms that recruit international staff.

Also read about SK hynix hiring maintenance operators in Korea.

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