JobKorea launches mobile app customized for foreign jobseekers

JobKorea's advertisement for a dedicated mobile app for its KLiK job search platform / Courtesy of JobKorea

JobKorea said Monday it has launched a dedicated mobile app for its KLiK job search platform, customized for foreign nationals living in Korea.

This is the first time a major online recruiting platform in Korea has introduced an app specifically designed to connect foreign residents with local job opportunities.

According to JobKorea, the new app aims to provide more than 2.5 million foreign residents in Korea with more accessible and personalized employment options. Since its launch last July, KLiK has accumulated more than 112,000 job listings.

The app eliminates the need for a web browser and offers full access to KLiK’s features, including job searches, keyword recommendations and a community lounge.

Through a session persistence function, the app removes the hassle of repeated logins, while app notifications provide real-time updates on job postings and application status.

One of the app’s key features is artificial intelligence-powered job recommendations. It analyzes a user’s visa status, work experience and interests to deliver personalized listings directly to the front page. JobKorea said the feature has contributed to a more than 500 percent increase in users since its initial launch via web browser.

The company also upgraded the lounge function to allow users to share and access information on jobs, visa issues and daily life.

“We expect the new app to enhance accessibility to our services and communication among users,” said Chris Heo, who leads the KLiK service at JobKorea. “With the KLiK app, talented foreign nationals from various countries will be able to easily exchange all the essential information they need, ranging from employment to everyday life in Korea.”