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Busan Metropolitan City Recruits Trainees for the “5th Busan Trade Rookie” Program to Foster Young Trade Talent

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Busan Metropolitan City (Acting Mayor Kim Kyung-duk) announced that it is recruiting trainees for the “5th Busan Trade Rookie” program, aimed at fostering young trade professionals in the region, in collaboration with the Busan Economic Promotion Agency and the Busan Regional Headquarters of the Korea International Trade Association.

Now in its fifth year, the Busan Trade Rookie program is a leading regional initiative designed to cultivate trade professionals through practical trade education, export training, domestic and international trade field experiences, and employment support programs.

A total of 55 participants will be selected, including young residents of the region, university juniors and seniors, and graduates. The program will run for approximately seven months, from June to December.

Over the past four years, the program has produced 199 trade rookies, of whom 145 have been employed in trade and logistics fields at various local companies and export-related organizations, achieving an average employment rate of 72.8 percent.

In particular, the employment rate within the Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam region reached 61.4 percent, the highest among regions, while employment opportunities have expanded to Seoul, Gyeonggi, and overseas destinations, broadening career prospects.

A participant from the fourth cohort who completed the program in 2025 shared a success story, stating, “Through the practice-oriented training of the Trade Rookie program, I was able to understand the language used in the field, and thanks to the strong rookie network, I received practical support during my job search and secured a position at a major company’s branch in Busan.”

The fifth program curriculum consists of ▲Trade practice (June, online) ▲Export simulations, mock export consultations, and overseas marketing competitions (July, Busan Trade Center) ▲Industrial site visits (July–August, Busan, Gumi, Pohang) ▲Job fairs and employment consulting (August–December). Participants will acquire trade-related knowledge and gain hands-on experience in industrial settings to develop practical skills.

Eligibility is limited to Korean nationals who are young residents of Busan, university juniors and seniors, and graduates. Applicants may download and submit the application form through the KITA Trade Academy website (newtradecampus.kita.net) by May 17.

Final selected trainees will receive up to 200,000 KRW per person for trade-related certification and language test fees, along with training for English speaking tests and personalized employment consulting.

The 55 trainees who pass both the document screening and interview must pay a participation fee of 250,000 KRW to confirm final selection.

Outstanding graduates of the program will be given the opportunity to participate in overseas exhibitions with local companies, allowing them to experience global trade environments firsthand.

Meanwhile, a pre-briefing session for the “5th Busan Trade Rookie” program will be streamed live on YouTube (https://bit.ly/4mI472C) at 2:00 PM on May 8.

Kim Bong-cheol, Assistant Mayor of Digital Economy Office, stated, “The key is to create a virtuous cycle in which local young people grow into professional trade experts and enhance Busan’s trade competitiveness.” He added, “As program graduates have been achieving tangible employment outcomes and contributing to the revitalization of the local economy, we look forward to the enthusiastic participation of motivated young individuals.”