Busan is good

Busan Metropolitan City Launches “Mega-Regional Job Initiative” in Partnership with Busan–Ulsan–Gyeongnam… Secures the Largest National Government Funding in the Country

내용

Busan Metropolitan City announced that, together with Ulsan Metropolitan City and Gyeongsangnam-do, it will fully launch the “Mega-Regional Linkage Project” to prevent the outflow of local talent and expand the inflow of young people from outside the region.

Busan Metropolitan City was selected for the Ministry of Employment and Labor’s “2026 Mega-Regional Linkage Project” public offering, jointly participated in by Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam, securing a total project budget of KRW 12.5 billion, including KRW 10 billion in national government funding—the largest in the country.

In addition, Busan Metropolitan City will lead the establishment of initial strategies and governance operations for the Busan–Ulsan–Gyeongnam mega-regional job initiative and plans to focus on stabilizing the “mega-regional economic and living zone” over the next four years by preventing the outflow of local talent and building a regional job community.

Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam plan to resolve youth job mismatches in key industries and establish a comprehensive support system linking talent acquisition, settlement, and industrial advancement to realize a “mega-regional job community.”

To this end, they will promote three major projects—“Talent Linkage,” “Settlement Linkage,” and “Future Linkage”—along with seven detailed programs, aiming to create 524 jobs, support the settlement of 400 young people, and assist 1,350 individuals in establishing residence.

The supported industries include key regional sectors such as shipbuilding, automobiles, and machinery and parts. Eligible beneficiaries include newly employed young people in research and innovation fields who have moved from other regions to Busan–Ulsan–Gyeongnam, as well as workers commuting across metropolitan areas or relocating their residence. The focus will be on supporting interregional mobility and settlement.

First, the “Busan–Ulsan–Gyeongnam Talent Linkage Project” aims to prevent the outflow of local young talent and promote the inflow of outstanding external talent through asset-building and settlement support.

Through the “Busan–Ulsan–Gyeongnam Welcome Youth Talent Integrated Support Package,” young people employed in key regional industries (research and innovation fields) after moving from other regions will receive relocation and settlement support of up to KRW 20 million and asset-building support of up to KRW 40 million.

Through the “Busan–Ulsan–Gyeongnam Young Worker 2000 Achievement Savings Program,” newly employed and incumbent young workers commuting across regions or relocating their residence will receive asset-building support of up to KRW 20 million over two years.

Second, the “Busan–Ulsan–Gyeongnam Settlement Linkage Project” aims to ease the burden on workers commuting across regions while supporting job matching and workforce circulation.

Through the “Busan–Ulsan–Gyeongnam Interregional Commuter Settlement Package,” up to 1,350 individuals will receive commuting support of up to KRW 1.8 million and local currency worth KRW 500,000 to enhance settlement satisfaction.

Through the “Busan–Ulsan–Gyeongnam Mega-Regional Employment Service Support,” seamless employment services beyond regional boundaries will be provided, including the establishment of an integrated network, operation of mobile job buses, and hosting of mega-regional job fairs.

Third, the “Busan–Ulsan–Gyeongnam Future Linkage Project” aims to strengthen industrial competitiveness by supporting artificial intelligence transformation (AX) in key industries and cooperation among companies.

Through the “Busan–Ulsan–Gyeongnam 3T Cooperation Partnership Support Program,” joint research and development (R&D) and market expansion among companies across regions will be supported, with project funding of KRW 15 million per new hire.

Through the “Mega-Regional Manufacturing Industry MEGA-AX Core Talent Development Program,” practical talent capable of responding to AI transformation in manufacturing will be nurtured and linked to employment opportunities.

Participants and participating companies will be recruited from mid-May through the websites of the implementing agencies, and detailed schedules and information can be confirmed through each agency’s contact channels.

Kim Bong-cheol, Assistant Mayor of Digital Economy Office, stated, “If Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam are closely connected as a single living and economic zone, we can create an attractive job ecosystem where young people choose to stay, come, and grow.” He added, “Through this Mega-Regional Linkage Project, we will do our utmost to connect talent, settlement, and future jobs organically and leap forward as a mega-regional hub capable of competing with the capital region.”