Seocho-gu to Invest 115.4 Billion Won to Create 20,629 Jobs

Four Pillars: Vulnerable Groups, Youth, AI, and Regional Coexistence

Seocho-gu in Seoul announced on May 20 that it will invest 115.4 billion won this year to create 20,629 local jobs. This is the largest scale in Seocho-gu’s history, as the district launches the “Seocho-Style Job Creation Vitality Project” to simultaneously promote stabilization of people’s livelihoods and foster future industries.

Classroom scene at the 4th Industrial College. Provided by Seocho District.

The project is being implemented across four main areas: customized jobs for vulnerable groups, jobs in culture and the arts and for young people, nurturing future AI talent, and jobs based on regional coexistence.

The first initiative focuses on supporting employment for vulnerable groups such as women, people with disabilities, and seniors. For women, Seocho-gu is promoting practical, daily-life projects including “Firefly” (a women’s safe return home service), joint childcare sharing centers, and “Seocho Illegal Filming Monitors.” For people with disabilities and low-income residents, the district is expanding public job opportunities such as companion, charm, and community jobs. Middle-aged and senior citizens will benefit from the operation of a senior employment placement center and customized care services, thereby increasing opportunities for social participation.

Initiatives for young people and in the culture and arts sector are also being expanded. Seocho-gu is strengthening the creative and activity base for young artists through the operation of the Seoripul Youth Art Troupe and Seoripul Youth Art Gallery, and is supporting youth entrepreneurship centered on the Seocho Startup Station. Locally connected youth jobs, such as the “one student, one instrument” project in elementary schools, will also continue.

The nurturing of future AI talent is centered around the Yangjae AI Special Zone. Following its designation as an AI Special Zone in 2024, the Yangjae-Umyun area was also designated as a specific ICT development promotion district earlier this year, laying the foundation for its growth as a core hub of the AI industry. Seocho-gu has established key infrastructure, such as the opening of the AICT Excellence Enterprise Center, and is supporting the growth of startups and the training of future talent through initiatives like the AICT Startup Fund and high-performance computing infrastructure support projects.

In the area of regional coexistence, the district is revitalizing local commercial areas through local brand and “Artterior” projects. The “Seocho Women’s Job Corporation” supports economic activity for women whose careers have been interrupted.

A Seocho-gu official stated, “In this rapidly changing economic environment, it is more important than ever to simultaneously pursue stabilization of people’s livelihoods and the fostering of future industries. Moving forward, we will continue to expand high-quality employment centered on the four pillars of vulnerable groups, youth, future talent, and regional coexistence, making Seocho a great place to work.”

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