62 operating agencies take part across school, private and overseas work-experience categories; K-Movers Supporters graduation ceremony also held
Agencies that have been helping young Koreans find jobs and gain work experience abroad are gathering to share expertise in vocational training, language education and on-the-ground program management.
The Ministry of Employment and Labor and the Korea Human Resources Development Service held the "2026 Overseas Employment Support Project Best Practices Competition" on Tuesday at Novotel Ambassador in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.
The event brought together 62 operating agencies involved in the overseas employment training project and the overseas work-experience support project. The overseas employment training project provides job-specific and language training tailored to employer demand for young Koreans seeking to work abroad, while the overseas work-experience support project gives youth the opportunity to gain hands-on work experience and explore career paths overseas.
The competition is divided into three categories: the school sector and private-institution sector of the overseas employment training project, and the overseas work-experience project sector. Of the 26 agencies that submitted best-practice entries this year, 12 passed the document screening and will present — four per category.
The presenting agencies will introduce the operational know-how and success stories they have accumulated in helping young Koreans pursue careers abroad.
Following judging, the top prize in each category — the Minister of Employment and Labor Award — and the excellence awards — the Korea Human Resources Development Service President's Award — will be presented. A total of nine prizes will be given out, three per category.
This year, the Korea Human Resources Development Service overhauled the performance indicators and government funding structure for the overseas employment training project to center on employment rates, and strengthened support for youth from vulnerable groups.
The overseas work-experience support project restructured its programs around practical training and education. It expanded job-related information and introduced standardized pre-departure training to help participants build genuine vocational skills.
The event also featured a graduation ceremony for the "Overseas Employment Training Project K-Movers Supporters." The 11 supporters carried out promotional and information-sharing activities over the past five months. The Korea Human Resources Development Service will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of their work and present awards to the two top performers.
Korea Human Resources Development Service President Lee Byung-hoon said the event was "a valuable occasion to see a wide range of outstanding overseas employment cases," adding that the agency would "take the lead in supporting young Koreans in successfully pursuing careers abroad."
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