Yeungjin University sends 12 Japan-bound graduates to Tokyo for settlement training

Yeungjin University's Department of Global Systems Convergence held a special training program in Tokyo to help students who have already secured jobs at Japanese companies adapt to life and work there.

According to the university, the department conducted a six-day settlement support program in Tokyo from Oct. 25 to Saturday for 12 Korean students set to graduate next year.

Organized as part of the Korea Human Resources Development Service's overseas employment training program, K-MOVE, the training was designed to ease the students' transition into the workforce by providing information on Japanese corporate culture, workplace communication and daily life in Japan.

Department Chair Jeong Yeong-cheol led 32 hours of foundational instruction, while guest lecturers — including a human resources official from Mynavi, an HR specialist from OZVISION and Kwon Won-ho, chief executive of Global Touch — covered topics such as workplace communication, AI applications, career planning and finding housing.

Dr. Baek Gwan-seok, who spent more than 20 years at IHI Corporation in Japan, shared insights on the differences between Korean and Japanese corporate cultures and practical tips for adapting to Japanese work life.

Students practiced business Japanese, analyzed their prospective employers and worked through simulated early-career scenarios. They also drew up a "100-day plan leading up to their first day" to map out concrete steps toward settling in Japan.

"Seeing cases where students who successfully landed jobs in Japan returned home early because they struggled to adjust made me realize how important settlement support is," Jeong said. "We will continue to provide practical support so our students can establish themselves at Japanese companies and make the most of their abilities."

Meanwhile, the three-year Department of Global Systems Convergence, established in 2024, will produce its first graduating class next February. Of the 17 students expected to graduate, 14 of the 15 who sought employment in Japan have secured positions at Japanese AI and IT companies, giving the department a job offer rate of 93.3 percent.