
Recruiting new and experienced workers in 30 sectors including production, manufacturing, and IT… Seongsu-dong pop-up store operation
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Kia announced that it will be recruiting new and experienced talent in 30 departments, including production, IT, and research and development.
(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Hong Gyu-bin = Kia announced on the 8th that it will begin intensive recruitment in the second half of 2026 starting on the 15th.
Kia recruits new and experienced talent in a total of 30 departments, including production/manufacturing, IT, business/planning, management support, and research and development.
Those expected to graduate from a 4-year university (February 2027) or those with a bachelor's or master's degree can apply for new employment. For career recruitment, you can check your eligibility through individual announcements.
The application submission period is from the 15th to the 29th for new hires, and from the 23rd to the 7th of next month for experienced hires.
In new recruitment, we are recruiting the largest number of people in the past three years and are verifying artificial intelligence (AI) problem-solving skills for the first time in the industry.
Applicants are evaluated on their related capabilities by analyzing and solving problems using AI. The purpose is to select ‘human-AI collaborative talent’ who use AI as a partner in problem solving.
Kia also operates a pop-up store that combines Generation Z trends and brand experience for the first time in Korea's recruitment event.
Starting on the 10th, we plan to set up a pop-up store at Seongsu Co-City in Seoul for two days to promote Kia's organizational culture and jobs in a friendly way.
A Kia official said, "In an era where AI and humans solve problems together, Kia is looking for talent who can create new possibilities by collaborating with AI beyond just talent who handles AI," and added, "We hope for a lot of interest and support from talented people who will join Kia's new challenge."
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