Samsung Group's 18 affiliates opened applications May 10–17 via the Samsung Careers platform for their first-half recruitment drive, targeting over 12,000 hires as semiconductor earnings reach record levels. NVIDIA separately launched joint research labs with KAIST and Seoul National University, offering minimum 10 annual internships with potential full-time conversion pathways for top performers. South Korea's government will debut an integrated career certification service May 29, consolidating experience, qualification, and training records into a single state-certified document to reduce administrative burden for job seekers and employees. Lee Jae-yong, Samsung Group chairman, publicly committed to hiring expansion during a presidential office meeting, while the semiconductor super-cycle drives Samsung Electronics and Samsung Electro-Mechanics toward all-time earnings highs. NVIDIA's partnerships aim to secure AI engineering talent directly from South Korea's top universities, and the new government certification system addresses feedback from the Presidential Youth Advisory Group on simplifying career verification processes.
Samsung Group Opens First-Half Recruitment for 18 Affiliates
Samsung Group's 18 affiliates — including Samsung Electronics, Samsung C&T, Samsung Biologics, and Samsung SDS — are accepting applications May 10–17 through the Samsung Careers online platform. Software and design roles will bypass the GSAT aptitude test in favor of competency assessments and portfolio reviews. Samsung Electronics' average employee salary stood at approximately 150 million won in the prior reporting period. The recruitment cycle, now in its 70th year, operates on a predictable biannual schedule.
NVIDIA Establishes Joint Research Labs with KAIST and Seoul National University
NVIDIA formalized joint research lab agreements with KAIST and Seoul National University to develop industry-specific AI models, Korean-language-optimized large-scale AI systems, and agentic AI frameworks. The KAIST partnership will support a minimum of 10 researchers annually with internship opportunities, and outstanding interns may transition to full-time NVIDIA research positions. At Seoul National University, NVIDIA will co-develop AI curricula, provide edge AI computing modules to the robotics lab at no cost, and integrate Deep Learning Institute courses into mechanical engineering coursework. A Seoul National University professor noted that Korean employees maintain strong reputations at NVIDIA headquarters, positioning these partnerships as practical pathways to global tech employment.
South Korea Launches Integrated Career Certification Service May 29
South Korea's government will begin issuing state-certified integrated career certificates May 29, unifying records from employment, qualifications, vocational training, and education into a single online platform. The Presidential Youth Advisory Group proposed the initiative after identifying administrative difficulties in verifying short-term job training and internship experiences. Job seekers and employees will no longer need to visit multiple agencies to obtain separate documents. The service recognizes part-time work, internships, and vocational training as official career history, strengthening résumé competitiveness for candidates with diverse experience portfolios.
FAQ
What is the application period for Samsung Group's first-half recruitment?
Applications are open May 10–17 via the Samsung Careers platform for 18 Samsung Group affiliates.
How many internships does NVIDIA offer through its KAIST partnership?
NVIDIA will support a minimum of 10 KAIST researchers annually with internship opportunities, and top performers may convert to full-time NVIDIA research roles.
When does South Korea's integrated career certification service launch?
The service begins May 29, consolidating employment, qualification, training, and education records into one state-certified document.
