Ministry of Employment and Labor, Korea Employment Information Service analyze job similarity to offer tailored recommendations across four work domains; online service also available

[Provided by the Ministry of Employment and Labor]
[Provided by the Ministry of Employment and Labor]

The Ministry of Employment and Labor and the Korea Employment Information Service have published a job-based reemployment guidebook recommending new career paths that allow job seekers and career changers to draw on their existing experience.

The two agencies released the "Occupation-Specific Job-Based Reemployment Recommendation" guidebook Sunday. It analyzes similarities between occupations to identify reemployment and career-transition options that let workers make use of their current skills and background.

The guidebook updates content first developed in 2024 to reflect current labor market conditions. The agencies also added introductory notes and usage guidelines to help individuals quickly find information most relevant to their skills and circumstances.

The guide covers 423 occupations selected through expert review based on the 2025 revised Korea Employment Classification subcategories, focusing on jobs with high value for career-transition guidance.

For each occupation, the guidebook analyzes four domains — work performance abilities, work environment, work activities and knowledge — and presents an overall job-similarity ratio. A higher ratio indicates a greater likelihood of a successful transition or reemployment using existing experience. The analysis draws on data from the Korea Network for Occupations and Workers survey of current employees.

The 423 occupations span most industries and job categories, including 57 in management, clerical, finance and insurance; 84 in research and engineering; and 87 in installation, maintenance and production.

The guidebook is also available through the Wage Job Portal. The portal's "Job Navigation — Career Transition Options" menu will offer real-time access to occupation-by-occupation analysis results and additional information.

Lee Chang-su, president of the Korea Employment Information Service, said the guide "will serve as the most accurate and scientific compass for people seeking new jobs by leveraging their careers and experience," adding that he expects it to become "a highly useful professional tool for personalized job-seeker counseling."


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