Rep. Choi Jeonghun: "Expanding the Stage for Women to Showcase Their Talents"... Steps Up as a Pillar of Employment Support

'Jeonnam-Gwangju Women's Job Fair' Held in Mokpo
Chair Choi: "Women's Economic Independence Is Key to Local Vitality"

Choi Jeonghun, chair of the Education Committee of the Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City Council (Democratic Party of Korea, Mokpo 4), pledged to be a steadfast employment supporter for local women and called for comprehensive support to expand their participation in economic activities and create quality jobs.

Choi made the remarks on October 30, when he attended the 3rd Jeonnam-Gwangju Women's Job Fair 2026 at the Mokpo Indoor Gymnasium and voiced support for women job seekers taking on new challenges.

Choi Jeonghun, chair of the Education Committee of the Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City Council, attended the 2026 3rd Jeonnam-Gwangju Women's Job Fair and pledged to be a steadfast source of employment support for local women. Provided by the Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City Council.

Held under the theme “A Job for Women's Tomorrow, A Future We Open Together,” the fair was jointly hosted by Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City and Mokpo City and organized by the Mokpo Women's Resources Development Center. It was a large-scale forum for employment opportunities, designed to offer tailored job opportunities to a diverse range of job seekers, including women whose careers were interrupted, young people, and middle-aged and older adults.

A total of 160 companies from 12 cities and counties, including Mokpo, took part in the event and announced plans to hire 341 people. The venue featured 72 booths, including on-site interview and employment consulting booths, as well as startup experience and AI virtual convergence experience booths. A range of one-stop employment support services for job seekers was offered, from help writing resumes and interview consultations to information on vocational training.

After taking a close look around the booths, Choi reiterated his view that women's participation in economic activities is a key driver not only of individual independence but also of local economic revitalization.

He emphasized that vocational education and employment support should be more closely linked so women can respond proactively to the rapidly changing industrial environment, and that local communities and businesses should work together to expand access to quality jobs.

“It is more important than anything to create an environment where women can fully demonstrate their abilities and pursue new dreams,” Choi said. “I hope this fair will bring women new opportunities and hope. I will continue to pay close attention to expanding women's participation in society and creating a stable employment environment.”

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