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Korea Herald
20-05-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
FKCCI Career Forum 2025 draws 800 participants, boosts French-Korean job links
The French-Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry announced Tuesday that it has successfully concluded the Career Forum 2025 on May 15 at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Seoul. The event, organized in collaboration with the Cultural Service of the French Embassy, KCCI and other key partners, brought together 25 global companies and nearly 800 participants. FKCCI Chairman David-Pierre Jalicon highlighted the importance of the event as a platform for connecting French and Korean talent, stating, "It is a pleasure to see the large French-Korean community come together, offering valuable space for job seekers and companies." French Ambassador to Korea Philippe Bertoux also emphasized that the forum went beyond networking, offering participants a chance to explore international career opportunities. The forum featured one-on-one interviews with recruiters from renowned companies, including Accor, Renault Korea and France Gourmet, as well as industry-specific roundtables in tourism, culture, luxury and beauty. 'Diversity is a core value at Accor,' said Keesei Lee, Talent & Culture director at Accor Ambassador Korea, emphasizing the company's commitment to global mobility and career growth. The Career Forum 2025 reaffirmed its role in strengthening bilateral economic ties and fostering exchange.
Korea Herald
30-04-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
French-Korean Career Forum returns, connecting language and careers
The French-Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the third-largest foreign chamber in Korea, announced Wednesday that it will be hosting the 2025 edition of its annual French-Korean Career Forum on May 15 in Seoul. Organized in collaboration with the Cultural Service of the French Embassy in South Korea, the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry and partners such as CCIP and France Alumni, the event highlights the role of the French language in shaping global careers. Open to students, graduates, job seekers and professionals, the forum offers networking sessions, job-dating opportunities with recruiters and workshops focused on practical skills such as CV writing, interviews and business French expressions. The forum aims to support those pursuing careers in sectors such as luxury, tourism, trade, education and technology. Now marking its ninth year, the forum has become a milestone event for French-speaking talent in Korea. In 2024, it reached a record offline turnout with 29 companies meeting over 600 attendees. Even during its online editions in 2021 and 2022, the event maintained strong engagement. Sponsored by Accor, Cafes Richard and JCDecaux, the 2025 forum continues to grow as a platform where language meets professional opportunity, reinforcing FKCCI's mission to foster international talent and bilingual careers in Korea.
