46 Jeonbuk Companies Open Job Market for 250 New Hires

Job Festival Held at Jeonju University by Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province
Talent Search in Emerging Industries
Companies Focus on Field-Based Recruitment

In the Jeonbuk region, 46 companies from emerging industries—such as future mobility, advanced materials, K-food, and biotechnology—gathered together to recruit over 250 new employees, attracting about 1,000 job seekers. Amid continued corporate investment and industrial transformation, analysts note that securing a workforce has emerged as a new challenge for local businesses.

On September 9, the Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province held the "2026 Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province Job Festival" at the Harim Mission Hall, Star Center of Jeonju University. Compared to the previous year, nine more companies participated this time, with a total of 46 companies conducting on-site interviews and recruitment consultations.

The hiring quota proposed by participating companies at this event exceeds 250 people. Rather than just providing recruitment information, the event functioned as a field-based hiring fair that could potentially lead directly to new hires.

The composition of participating industries was notable. This year, companies from the future mobility, advanced materials, and K-food/biotechnology sectors were present. Additionally, sectors such as finance and service—which consistently demonstrate high local demand for talent—joined in, offering job seekers a wider array of options.

This year, even 20 companies that could not participate on-site joined the recruitment consultations indirectly through the Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province Job Center. Not only did the number of participating companies increase, but the event format was expanded, connecting companies with actual hiring needs to potential employees.

Last year, the festival featured 37 companies, 27 institutions, and 70 booths. This year, it grew to 46 companies, 24 institutions, and 73 booths. While there was a slight decrease in the number of participating institutions, both the number of companies and recruitment booths increased. Institutions such as the Jeonju Branch of the Ministry of Employment and Labor and the National Pension Service also attended, providing guidance on job consultations, corporate support programs, and recruitment-related projects, thereby helping to bridge information gaps between firms and job seekers.

Yoo Heesook, Director of Corporate Investment Promotion for Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province, said, "We hope this event provides companies the opportunity to find the talent they need and job seekers a chance to explore various employment opportunities. We will continue to strengthen field-oriented job support that connects the needs of companies and job seekers."

Meanwhile, Oditek Co., Ltd. from Wanju County and Deck Carbon Co., Ltd. from Jeonju City were selected as outstanding companies for their contributions to regional industrial development and job creation. Including these companies, a total of 14 individuals—including officials from affiliated organizations and civil servants—received commendations from the Governor of Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province.

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