Guro-gu recruiting 375 participants for 2027 first-half public jobs program

Guro-gu is recruiting 375 participants for its "2027 First-Half Donghang Iljari" public jobs program, aimed at supporting low-income residents and other vulnerable job-seekers by providing employment opportunities and livelihood stability.

The program will run from Jan. 8 to June 30, 2027 — roughly five months and 24 days — with 56 projects across 45 departments, focusing on services that support socially vulnerable residents.

Applicants must be residents of Guro-gu aged 18 or older with the ability to work, whose household income falls at or below 85 percent of the median income standard and whose household assets do not exceed 499 million won ($367,000). Those who have participated twice within the past year and a half are not eligible to reapply.

Wages are based on the 2027 minimum hourly rate of 10,700 won, with an additional 6,000 won provided for snacks. Working hours vary by age: participants aged 64 and under work five hours a day and receive a daily wage of 54,000 won, while those aged 65 and older work three hours a day and receive 33,000 won.

Prospective participants may apply from Monday through Nov. 23, a 15-day window. The district will verify applicants' eligibility, household income and assets before conducting a selection process, with results to be individually notified on Jan. 5, 2027.

This recruitment round introduces several changes to improve applicant convenience and refine selection criteria.

Previously, applicants were required to submit proof of job-seeking registration at the time of application. Starting in 2027, that requirement will be dropped, with job-seeking registration guidance provided after selection instead. In addition, cohabitants previously excluded from household-size scoring will now be included, and bonus points for family members with disabilities will be granted only when the disabled family member is listed on the same resident registration certificate as the applicant.

"Through this Donghang Iljari program, we will provide stable employment and social participation opportunities for vulnerable job-seekers while expanding the range of public services the community needs," a Guro-gu official said. "We encourage eligible residents to take an interest and apply."