South Korea’s Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries is holding the 2026 Maritime and Fisheries Employment Fair at BEXCO in Busan on September 8, 2026, bringing together over a hundred maritime-sector companies and institutions with jobseekers interested in shipping, ports and marine science careers. The event combines on-site recruitment, online hiring support, tailored career counseling and job seminars to ease young people’s transition into sea-related professions.
According to Korean news outlets, the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) is organising the “2026 Maritime and Fisheries Employment Fair” at the BEXCO exhibition centre in Busan on September 8, 2026. The fair runs from 10:00 to 17:00 and features participation from more than 110 companies and organisations in the broader maritime sector, including shipping firms, port operators, research institutes and government agencies that are offering jobs and internships in marine transport, logistics, fisheries and ocean science. The physical event is linked to an existing online employment platform, which has been in operation since August, allowing jobseekers to browse opportunities and prepare applications ahead of time.
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