Foreign students flock to Sejong University job fair as firms scout talent

Sejong University drew about 600 foreign students from 43 countries to a career and startup forum in Seoul last week, part of efforts to connect overseas talent with employers as South Korea faces labor shortages. The 7th International Student Futures Spring 2026 Career Fair and Startup Forum, held March 25 at the university’s Gwanggaeto Hall, featured 60 booths from companies, financial institutions and startup support groups, including Wonik IPS, Oakwood Premier Hotel, Mercure Seoul Magok and