"From Visas to Employment at Once" Seize Your Dream JOB in Busan!

2025 International Student Job Fair to Be Held
Connecting Region-Specialized and Specific Activities Visas

From visas to employment in one go-seize your dream (JOB) in Busan! The city of Busan is hosting a job fair to help resolve local companies' workforce shortages and support the settlement of international students.

The city announced on the 18th that it will hold the "2025 International Student Job Fair" on the 19th from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Exhibition Hall 2, 1st floor (Rooms 121-125), BEXCO, Haeundae. The event is co-hosted with the Busan Regional Office of SMEs and Startups and organized by the Busan Global City Foundation. The Busan Immigration Office and local universities will also participate as partner organizations.

This year marks the third edition of the fair, which will feature 35 companies from Busan's key industries, including manufacturing, hotels, conventions, and logistics. This is an increase of 14 companies compared to last year's 21 participants.

The event will directly link visa programs that support long-term stays for international students. These include the "Region-Specialized Visa (F-2-R)," which is issued to foreigners who meet certain requirements-such as graduating from a domestic university-on the condition of employment and residence in areas with declining populations, and the "Specific Activities Visa (E-7)," which is granted to professionals and skilled workers. By securing employment with a participating company, attendees can fulfill the requirements to obtain these visas.

The city of Busan explained that, out of the 150 F-2-R recommendation slots allocated by the Ministry of Justice this year, 65 have already been filled, while the remaining 85 are still being recruited on a rolling basis.

Main programs include: ▲ a briefing session on employment visas ▲ a special lecture featuring success stories from current foreign workers ▲ a recruitment hall (on-site interviews and resume submissions) ▲ and an auxiliary event hall (makeup services, ID photo shoots, and personal color analysis).

Kim Guiok, Director of the Youth-Industry Cooperation Bureau of Busan, stated, "If outstanding international students take root in Busan, it will not only revitalize local industries but also help alleviate population decline and youth outflow. We hope they will contribute to enhancing international competitiveness in Busan's key industries and serve as civilian diplomats connecting their home countries and Busan."

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