Namdong-gu (남동구), Incheon, announced on the 29th that it had successfully concluded the '2026 Namdong-gu Job Fair,' held with the goal of easing the labor shortage in the root industries. Thirty recruiting companies and more than 410 job seekers participated in the event, with 274 people completing on-site interviews and 105 either hired on the spot or awaiting final interviews.
 [코리안투데이] Job seekers visit company booths at the 2026 Namdong-gu Job Fair to receive employment counseling © 김현수 기자 |
2026 Namdong-gu Job Fair Achieves 274 On-Site Interviews and 105 Hires
The fair was organized in cooperation with related agencies including the Central Regional Employment and Labor Office (중부지방고용노동청) and the ITP Root Industry Job Center (ITP뿌리산업일자리센터), with the practical aim of resolving the recruitment difficulties facing the Namdong National Industrial Complex (남동국가산업단지) and the root industries.
Companies offering a broad range of positions accessible to applicants of all age groups participated, drawing strong interest from job seekers.
 [코리안투데이] An AI-powered quadruped robot (Go2) demonstration and hands-on operation program running at the event venue © 김현수 기자 |
Wide Range of Fields — from Manufacturing and Logistics to Airport Jobs and Specialist Roles
Hiring fields spanned manufacturing, production, and installation, as well as airport positions, logistics, quality control, security, and service industries, covering both general and specialist occupations.
Thanks to the wide variety of job categories, the event was praised for allowing job seekers of all backgrounds — from first-time applicants to experienced professionals — to explore suitable positions.
 [코리안투데이] Job seekers using the résumé photo service at the side-event hall © 김현수 기자 |
AI Robot Demonstrations and Root Industry VR Experiences Draw Attention as Future-Workforce Programs
An AI-powered quadruped robot (Go2) demonstration and hands-on operation program was run at the venue, drawing an enthusiastic response from attendees.
The side-event hall also offered a variety of hands-on services, including résumé photo shoots, a root industry VR (virtual reality) experience, and AI caricature portraits.
 [코리안투데이] Participants experiencing virtual reality at the root industry VR (virtual reality) booth © 김현수 기자 |
Namdong-gu Plans to Expand Tailored Employment Support Services
A Namdong-gu official stated, 'We hope this job fair served as an opportunity to ease the local labor shortage and to give job seekers a firsthand look at the AI-driven future of work.'
The official added, 'We will continue to actively expand tailored employment support services that allow both businesses and talent to grow together.'
[ Reporter Kim Hyun-soo ] incheoneast@thekoreantoday.com
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