Guri City Holds Youth Career Fair... About 800 Explore Education and Career Options

High school admissions information from seven schools provided
Major-experience activities and counseling with teachers and university students offered

Guri, Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Shin Donghwa), held the 2026 Guri Youth Career Fair on October 23 at the gymnasium of Guri Girls' Middle and High School, with about 800 participants, including middle and high school students and school officials.

Guri Mayor Shin Dong-hwa delivers opening remarks at the 2026 Guri Youth Career Fair, held on the 23rd at the gymnasium of Guri Girls' Middle and High School. Photo courtesy of Guri City.

Co-hosted with the Guri Namyangju Office of Education, the fair was organized to help students obtain information about high school admissions, experience university majors and occupations firsthand, and plan their career paths.

The event opened with a congratulatory performance by Chrome, the dance club at Guri Girls' High School. It featured promotional booths for seven local high schools and major-experience booths for seven specialized high schools and two universities. A counseling area staffed by career and vocational guidance counselors and university students was also available.

Students heard from current teachers about high school life and took part in activities such as designing schedules under the high school credit system and operating robot cars. Middle school students received high school admissions counseling, while high school students could speak with university students, helping students at each grade level address their career concerns.

Career exploration programs were also held, including "Today, I'm a Firefighter" by Guri Fire Station and career experiences featuring officers and noncommissioned officers from the Republic of Korea Army Personnel Command.

Guri Mayor Shin Donghwa said, "The experiences students gain by seeing, making, and asking questions firsthand will serve as a strong foundation for their career choices. We will continue to expand diverse learning opportunities so young people can experience a wider world."

Lee Gyeonghui, vice chair of the Guri City Council, said, "As an alumna of Guri Girls' Middle and High School, this occasion holds special meaning for me. I hope this fair will give young people an opportunity to reflect deeply on their career and academic paths and nurture big dreams."

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