Gwangju Buk-gu Recruiting Participants for Second Half Publicly Funded Job Creation Program

In-person Applications Accepted Until May 19

Gwangju Buk-gu District is recruiting participants for its publicly funded job creation program for the second half of 2026, aiming to stabilize the livelihoods of vulnerable job seekers and expand employment opportunities. The district plans to lower the barriers to employment, promote public welfare, and invigorate the local economy.

On May 14, Buk-gu announced that it would begin recruiting participants for its publicly funded job creation program for the second half of 2026, targeting the stabilization of livelihoods and job opportunities for vulnerable groups.

This recruitment will run until May 19, and 120 residents will be selected to participate in a total of 70 sub-projects, including public works projects and community job initiatives.

Eligibility is limited to residents aged 18 or older who are registered in Buk-gu, with household income at or below 70% of the median and household assets of 400 million won or less.

Residents wishing to apply should prepare the required documents, including the application form for participation and the agreement for the collection and use of personal information, and submit them in person at their local administrative welfare center or the Small Business Support Information Center on the first floor of Buk-gu Office's main building.

Buk-gu plans to comprehensively evaluate applicants based on income, assets, and duration of unemployment, selecting final participants in order of highest scores. In the event of a tie, priority will be determined by comparing income, assets, number of household members, and age.

In particular, the scoring system has significantly increased the weighting for income and asset criteria so that low-income individuals, the long-term unemployed, people with disabilities, and female heads of household—groups vulnerable in the job market—can be selected in greater numbers.

Finalized participants will sign a work contract with Buk-gu at the end of June and, starting in July, will be placed in various job programs—including administrative work support, environmental improvement, and facility operation support—for a period of five months. Participants will work 15 to 40 hours per week at designated locations according to their contracts, receive mandatory coverage under the four major social insurances, and be paid weekly holiday allowances and snack stipends.

A Buk-gu official stated, "With more residents struggling to find employment and make ends meet due to high oil prices and inflation, we hope this program will provide meaningful support for public welfare," adding, "We will continue to create a variety of jobs and employment opportunities to boost the local economy and strengthen the foundation for residents' self-reliance."

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