Korean job market Archives

Competition to Join ROK Army as Non-Commissioned Officer Reaches 8.5 to 1

SEOUL, Aug. 29 (Korea Bizwire) — The Republic of Korea Army (ROKA) said on August 27 that the first recruitment for long-term Non-Commissioned Officers(NCOs) drew 2,155 applicants for 255 vacancies – each applicant having an average of 8.5 competitors. According to army officials, the longer service period coupled with the worsening job market have boosted [...]

Korean Corporate Culture Needs Revamp

SEOUL, June 15 (Korea Bizwire) – Recent data shows jobseekers prefer large corporations over small and medium-sized firms not only for the pay, but also for the work-life balance and corporate culture, among other considerations. Based on an analysis of reviews of small and medium-sized firms on the website JobPlanet, a rating website for companies, [...]