MSIT Expands Global Talent Recruitment to Europe... Launches Online Platform for the First Time

Recruitment and Research Consultation Event Held in Toulouse, France
Establishing Continuous Connections Between Overseas Researchers and Domestic Institutions

The Ministry of Science and ICT announced on July 20 that it will expand on-site promotional activities to Europe in order to attract outstanding science and technology talent active in the region, and will pilot an online platform that provides domestic research and recruitment information in one place.

The Ministry will host the "Korea Awaits Your Brilliance" event, aimed at attracting global science and technology talent, in conjunction with the "EKC 2026 (Euro-Korea Conference on Science and Technology 2026)" to be held in Toulouse, France, on July 21.

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The event will feature participation from 28 domestic industry, academic, and research institutions, including the National Research Foundation of Korea, the National Research Council of Science & Technology (NST), KAIST, GIST, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI), as well as government-funded research institutes and private sector companies such as Samsung Electronics, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, and POSCO Holdings.

The participating organizations plan to offer one-on-one consultations tailored to research fields and career levels, introducing research, employment, and joint research opportunities, while also engaging with researchers interested in returning to Korea.

Since last year, the Ministry has held overseas talent recruitment events centered on major U.S. research hubs, and this year it has expanded those activities to Europe. In addition, it will pilot an online platform where researchers can access research and recruitment information, details on government support programs, and visa and settlement information all in one place.

The Ministry plans to establish a sustained talent recruitment system that connects local events and the online platform, enabling exchanges between overseas researchers, domestic universities, government-affiliated research institutes, and companies to lead to actual research and recruitment opportunities.

Joonbae Lee, Director General for Future Talent Policy at the Ministry of Science and ICT, stated, "We hope that this event will raise awareness of research opportunities in Korea among outstanding scientists and engineers working in Europe and serve as a catalyst for practical cooperation with industry, academia, and research institutes. We will continue to strengthen talent recruitment policies so that excellent researchers can fully realize their potential in Korea."

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