Seoul to hold career fair for women returning to workforce

The Seoul Metropolitan Government will host the 2026 Seoul Career Up Job Fair, with more than 100 companies taking part to conduct on-site interviews and recruitment consultations.

Seoul Career Up is a city initiative designed to help women with career breaks return to the workforce, while also supporting those seeking to balance work and family life.

The event will be held Sunday at Seoul Women's Plaza and Seoul Family Plaza in Daebang-dong, Dongjak-gu, running from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

During the day, more than 100 companies will staff a tailored employment and startup support zone, offering on-site interviews and recruitment consultations for women seeking new jobs. Job briefings and startup information sessions prepared by companies including Gmarket, Korea Post and Airbnb will also be available.

In the evening, women who successfully found jobs or launched businesses through Seoul Career Up will gather with those preparing for a fresh start at a "homecoming day" event to share their experiences and achievements.

Earlier this year, the city overhauled its women's employment policy brand — Seoul WomanUp, which had operated since 2007 — and relaunched it as Seoul Career Up. Pre-registration, detailed program information and a list of participating companies are available on the Seoul Career Up official website.

"To address career breaks, it is important to build a social environment and trust that women can return to work at any time, even after pregnancy and childbirth," said Ma Chae-suk, head of the Seoul Metropolitan Government's Women and Family Bureau. "Seoul Career Up is Seoul's commitment to providing solid support for every stage of women's work experience, from job preparation to career transitions."