Eeum plans to hire over 100 full-time workers with developmental disabilities

A job fair introducing university students and young job seekers with developmental disabilities to employment opportunities across the public and private sectors was held Thursday. Eeum Co., which works with Kia to create inclusive workplaces, announced plans to hire more than 100 full-time workers in confectionery, cafe and facilities management roles.

The Korea Employment Agency for Persons with Disabilities said it held the "2026 Public Service, Public Institution and Private Sector Job Fair" on Thursday at Patch Hall in the Nazareth Building of Nazareth University, drawing about 120 attendees including university students and young job seekers with developmental disabilities, as well as their parents.

Organized jointly by the agency and Nazareth University, the event was designed to help youth with developmental disabilities explore career paths and prepare for employment by introducing sector-specific hiring systems and the actual duties involved in each role.

In the public service segment, the agency explained the hiring process for civil servants with disabilities. A talk concert featuring current civil servants with developmental disabilities gave attendees a firsthand look at how they prepared for public service and what their work has been like since joining.

Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) introduced its experiential youth internship and full-time hiring programs for applicants with disabilities. It outlined key duties in office and administrative roles and walked attendees through the application process, offering guidance on how to prepare for jobs at public institutions.

Among private-sector participants, Eeum presented its plan to hire about 100 full-time workers across three on-site fields — confectionery, cafe operations and facilities management — and explained how to apply. Successful candidates will complete customized training through the agency before joining in the first half of 2027.

Musinsa Retail Service introduced its disability employment role called "SPT (Special Part-Timer)" and shared how it has expanded hiring of workers with disabilities to brick-and-mortar stores nationwide. The company described the main duties — sorting clothing in warehouses and cleaning and organizing stores and storage areas — and explained the hiring process and how to prepare.

Ko In-cheol, head of the agency's employment consulting division, said it is important for university students and young job seekers with developmental disabilities to learn not only about job openings but also about the actual work they would do and the range of employment cases available, so they can choose a career path that suits their strengths and aptitudes. "We will continue to support their preparation for employment across a wide range of fields, taking into account the characteristics and employment needs of people with developmental disabilities," he said.