Global Talent Fair 2025 Overview
Global Talent Fair 2025 is a large-scale overseas talent recruitment fair jointly hosted by KOTRA and the Ministry of Employment and Labor, designed to directly connect Korean companies with qualified international talent. In 2025, the event will take place simultaneously at COEX in Seoul and on an online platform, with more than 200 Korean companies participating across four tracks: IT and AI, manufacturing and engineering, bio and healthcare, and construction and infrastructure.
The fair invites talent from more than 20 countries, and Bangladesh has been given a dedicated session as one of the key source markets for IT and software professionals. The 2024 edition hosted 3,500 one-on-one interviews, with 1,200 resulting in confirmed hires. For 2025, organizers aim to expand participation by 50 percent and exceed 5,000 total matches.
Participating Sectors and Companies
Global Talent Fair 2025 is organized into four sectors: IT and AI, manufacturing and engineering, bio and healthcare, and construction and infrastructure. Each sector has its own specialized recruitment zone, and participating companies upload their hiring positions and job requirements in advance. International candidates can apply online and reserve one-on-one interviews with companies that match their profile and interests.
| Sector | No. of Companies | Hiring Roles | Representative Firms | Target Talent | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT and AI | 80+ | AI engineers, full-stack, data roles | Naver, Kakao, Coupang, Toss | CS or AI master's+ | KRW 55M+ |
| Manufacturing and Engineering | 50+ | Mechanical, electrical, automation | Korea Electronics, 코리아디스플레이 Electronics, Korea Mobis | Engineering bachelor's+ | KRW 40M+ |
| Bio and Healthcare | 35+ | Researchers, clinical, QA | BioTech Korea, Celltrion, Yuhan | Life sciences master's+ | KRW 45M+ |
| Construction and Infrastructure | 35+ | Civil, architecture, facilities | Korea E&C, Korea C&T, Daelim | Civil or architecture bachelor's+ | KRW 35M+ |
Matching Process
The matching process runs in two stages: online pre-matching and on-site interviews. International candidates register their resumes on the online platform beginning four weeks before the event, and an AI-based matching system recommends suitable companies. After video interviews with recommended employers, candidates with mutual interest move forward to final in-person interviews. On-site interviews are conducted in 30-minute one-on-one sessions, and some companies make immediate hiring offers at the venue.
Participation Strategy for Bangladeshi Talent
Event Timeline and Participation Information
| Item | Details | Schedule | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online registration | Resume and portfolio upload | 2025.08.01-09.15 | Online platform | Free |
| AI matching | Automated company-candidate matching | 2025.09.01-09.30 | Online | Auto recommendation |
| Video interviews | One-on-one online interviews | 2025.09.15-10.10 | Online (Zoom) | 30 min each |
| On-site event | Face-to-face interviews and side events | 2025.10.15-17 (3 days) | COEX, Seoul | Invitation required |
| Hiring confirmation | Final offer notifications | 2025.10.20-11.15 | Email and phone | Linked to visa support |
| Entry and settlement | K-Move settlement support | 2025.12-2026.03 | Across Korea | K-Move linked |
Global Talent Fair 2025 is one of the largest official recruitment events through which overseas professionals can meet Korean employers directly. In the IT and AI track, leading companies such as Naver, Kakao, and Coupang are expected to recruit at scale, creating opportunities above KRW 50 million annually for qualified Bangladeshi IT candidates. Early registration on the online matching platform and advance coaching through the K-Move Dhaka Center are the most practical strategies for improving outcomes.