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Korea National Railway to Hire 184 New and Experienced Employees in the Second Half of the Year; Applications Open on the 30th

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2026-09-28 11:39:30
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2026-09-28 11:39:30
A view of Korea National Railway's headquarters building in Daejeon. Provided by the agency.
[Financial News] Korea National Railway will hire a total of 184 people in the second half of this year, including new and experienced employees as well as youth interns.
According to Korea National Railway on the 28th, applications will be accepted online through its recruitment website from the 30th through Oct. 7. Final successful candidates are expected to be announced in December after document screening, written tests and interviews.
Regular recruitment will include 46 college-graduate-level positions, 11 positions for high school graduates, 12 experienced positions, 24 practical positions and one contract-based commissioned researcher for national research and development (R&D).
The college-graduate-level positions are in administration, civil engineering, architecture, electrical engineering, communications and mechanical engineering. The high school graduate track will recruit workers in administration, civil engineering, architecture, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering.
Recruitment promoting social equity will also be conducted. Four people will be selected through the disability category for positions in administration, civil engineering, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering, while six will be selected through the veterans' category for positions in administration, civil engineering, architecture and electrical engineering.
Practical positions are available in the protection of nationally important facilities, facility management and cleaning. Protection and cleaning will be operated as occupations with priority employment for middle-aged and older workers, with the aim of expanding employment opportunities for older people.
Korea National Railway will select 80 experiential youth interns. The agency plans to expand employment opportunities for young people and help them build practical skills through work experience.
Jeong Jin-hyeok, president of Korea National Railway, said, "We look forward to strong applications from outstanding talent and experts in each field who possess expertise, innovative thinking, communication skills and passion." He added, "While providing equal employment opportunities to people from diverse backgrounds, we will continue working to create quality jobs and nurture future talent by establishing a foundation where young people can develop their capabilities and grow."
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