Seoul: Samsung Group announced plans to hire 60,000 new employees over the next five years to foster growth engines and create opportunities for young people. The conglomerate emphasized its focus on hiring in the semiconductor, biotechnology, and artificial intelligence sectors.
According to Yonhap News Agency, nineteen affiliates, including Samsung Electronics Co., Samsung C and T Corp., and Samsung Biologics Co., are currently in the process of recruiting workers. Samsung Group has upheld a groupwide open recruitment program for entry-level workers since 1957. The group also intends to continue running separate internship programs to provide young job seekers with experience while formally hiring verified candidates.
Meanwhile, SK Group, the country’s second-largest business group, revealed plans to hire an additional 4,000 workers by the end of this year. This follows the same number hired in the first half, with a focus on recruiting professionals in AI and digital transformation. SK Group aims to expand hiring, particularly as its new semiconductor cluster in Yongin, south of Seoul, prepares to begin operations in 2027.
Hanwha Group, a chemicals-to-shipbuilding conglomerate, announced it will hire 3,500 workers across 30 affiliates in the second half, marking a 66.7 percent increase from the 2,100 hired in the first half. Of the planned recruitment, 2,500 employees will be allocated to its three defense-related units — Hanwha Aerospace Co., Hanwha Ocean Co., and Hanwha Systems Co.
Furthermore, POSCO Group, the country’s leading steelmaker, plans to create 15,000 jobs over the next five years. It will increase this year’s recruitment target to 3,000 from the previously announced 2,600.