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Connecting Employment and Settlement for Foreign Students in Busan
Busan City is set to hold the "2025 Busan Job Fair for Foreign Students" on August 19 from 1 PM to 5 PM at BEXCO Hall 2.
This fair is becoming an important event providing foreign students with job and long-term residency opportunities related to region-specific visas (F-2-R) and specific activity visas (E-7).
In particular, a total of 35 companies in Busan's key industrial sectors such as manufacturing, hotel/convention, and trade/logistics are planning to participate and offer broad employment opportunities for students.
Overview of the Job Fair
Busan City, in cooperation with the Busan Regional Small and Medium Venture Business Administration, is holding a special event. This event will be hosted by the Busan Global City Foundation, with cooperation from the Busan Immigration and Foreign Affairs Office and local universities.
The title of the event is "2025 Busan Job Fair for Foreign Students," which will be held on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, from 1 PM to 5 PM at BEXCO Hall 2, booths 121-125.
This fair targets foreign students and graduates expected to graduate from the Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam areas, and more than 500 participants are expected. In particular, a total of 35 companies from various fields including manufacturing, hotel/convention, and trade/logistics will be attending.
This year marks the largest scale ever, with an increase of 14 companies compared to last year, greatly raising expectations for employment connections.
Linking Visa Programs: Expanding Opportunities for Regional Settlement
A major feature of this job fair is that it significantly enhances the possibilities for foreign students to settle in Busan.
Busan has introduced a region-specific visa (F-2-R), which grants this visa to foreign talents who graduate from domestic universities. This visa provides benefits for changing residency qualifications when working or residing in population-declining areas of Busan, such as Seo-gu, Dong-gu, and Yeongdo-gu. This year, Busan City has already recruited 65 out of the recommended 150 individuals, and the remaining 85 are still being recruited.
Additionally, a specific activity visa (E-7) is also provided for specialized and skilled workers. Those who are employed by companies participating in this fair will meet the conditions for obtaining this visa.
These systems provide foreign students with a foundation not only for employment but also for long-term settlement in the Busan area, presenting them with a better future.
Key Programs
This event will feature a variety of programs such as visa briefings, recruitment centers, side events, and promotional booths.
During the visa briefing, the Busan Immigration and Foreign Affairs Office will provide detailed guidance on the visa issuance process. In addition, a professional administrative officer will hold a special lecture on employment visas, and current employees who have successfully found jobs in Busan will share their experiences.
At the recruitment center, a total of 35 companies will participate in on-site interviews and recruitment consultations, along with a booth for the online registration platform K-Work. These programs will provide useful information and opportunities for participants.
In the side event hall, makeup services suitable for job interviews and ID photo shooting will be available. Additionally, image consulting will be provided through personal color diagnosis.
The promotional booth will offer various supports regarding visa-related information, employment counseling, and living support programs.
Expected Effects
Busan City is hopeful that this fair will encourage foreign students to settle in the region and help address the issues of population decline and youth labor outflow.
Additionally, it is expected to contribute to alleviating the manpower shortages faced by local businesses by cultivating talents needed in Busan's key industries of manufacturing, tourism & MICE, and trade & logistics.
As international students grow into specialized talents in Busan, they are anticipated to play an important role in enhancing Busan’s international competitiveness by acting as cultural ambassadors for their home countries.
Employment and Settlement: Opportunities Created Together by Busan
The 2025 Busan Job Fair for Foreign Students is not just a simple employment event. This fair is establishing itself as an integrated support platform that helps students settle in Busan and live there long-term.
By providing visa systems along with job opportunities, it will enhance the quality of life for foreign students and contribute to strengthening Busan's global competitiveness.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. When and where will the 2025 Busan Job Fair for Foreign Students be held?
The fair will be held on August 19, 2025, from 1 PM to 5 PM at BEXCO Hall 2.
The "2025 Busan Job Fair for Foreign Students" will take place on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, from 1 PM to 5 PM at BEXCO Hall 2, booths 121-125 in Busan. This event has been prepared in cooperation with the Busan Regional Small and Medium Venture Business Administration, the Busan Global City Foundation, the Busan Immigration and Foreign Affairs Office, and local universities, targeting foreign students and graduates expected to graduate from the Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam regions.
Q. What companies and industries will participate in the fair?
35 companies from sectors such as manufacturing, hotel/convention, and trade/logistics will participate.
This job fair will have a total of 35 companies participating from Busan's major industries, including manufacturing, hotel/convention, and trade/logistics sectors. This represents an increase of 14 companies compared to last year, making it the largest scale ever, providing students with a broad range of employment opportunities across various fields.
Q. What benefits are included in the linked visa program?
Employment and long-term residency for international students are supported through region-specific (F-2-R) and specific activity (E-7) visas.
The fair will connect with Busan's region-specific visa (F-2-R) and specific activity visa (E-7) systems, providing foreign students not only with employment opportunities but also with a chance to settle long-term in Busan. The F-2-R visa offers benefits related to changing residency qualifications when working or residing in declining population areas in Busan, and the E-7 visa is issued to specialized personnel. This allows students to lay a solid foundation for stable residency and employment.
Q. What programs will be featured at the fair?
Various programs including visa briefings, recruitment centers, side events, and promotional booths will be offered.
This fair will include a visa briefing where the Busan Immigration and Foreign Affairs Office will guide the visa process, a special lecture on employment visas by a professional administrative officer, and sharing of experiences by current employees. In the recruitment center, 35 companies will conduct on-site interviews and consultations, and there will also be a booth for the online registration platform K-Work. Additionally, services like makeup, ID photos, and personal color diagnostics will be available as side events, and the promotional booth will provide consultations and information related to employment, visas, and living support.
Q. What are the expected effects for Busan from holding the fair?
Expected outcomes include promoting the settlement of foreign students, alleviating regional labor shortages, and enhancing international competitiveness.
Busan City plans to use this fair to promote the settlement of foreign students, addressing the issues of population decline and youth labor outflow. By supplying talents needed in the key industrial sectors, it is expected to contribute to resolving workforce shortages in local businesses. As foreign students grow into professionals in Busan, they are anticipated to play key roles as cultural ambassadors for their home countries and in enhancing Busan's international competitiveness.
