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Job fair for those over 40 held in Seoul

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

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  • The '2026 Seoul Eastern Area Middle-Aged and Senior Job Fair' took place on August 26th, offering consultations and interviews for job seekers aged 40-64.
  • The event is part of a series planned across five Seoul campuses until August 17th, involving over 200 companies.
  • The fair aims to connect experienced job seekers with employment opportunities.

Seoul's Gwangjin-gu hosted the '2026 Seoul Eastern Area Middle-Aged and Senior Job Fair' on August 26th, providing a crucial platform for individuals aged 40 to 64 seeking employment.

The event, held at the Seoul 50Plus Eastern Campus, saw numerous job seekers engaging in consultations and on-site interviews with representatives from over 200 participating companies. This initiative is part of a broader series of job fairs scheduled to take place across five different Seoul 50Plus campuses until August 17th, ensuring wider accessibility for the target demographic.

The fair's schedule includes stops at the Western Campus in Eunpyeong-gu on September 1st, the Southern Campus in Guro-gu on September 7th, the Northern Campus in Dobong-gu on September 10th, and concluding at the Central Campus in Mapo-gu on September 17th. This strategic rollout aims to maximize opportunities for middle-aged and senior job seekers across the city to find suitable employment.

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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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