[메트로신문] Major domestic companies are focusing on talent acquisition by recruiting new employees in the first half of this year, despite the domestic economic slump and global economic uncertainties. Although the business environment has worsened, this move is interpreted as an effort to strengthen future competitiveness through increased investment in talent.

According to the industry on the 10th, major domestic companies such as Samsung Group, Hyundai Motor Group, LG Electronics, and Hanwha are sequentially launching new employee recruitment this month. While recruiting talents in various fields such as production, manufacturing, business planning, and design, competition for talent in areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), smart factories, and electric vehicles for future business is particularly noticeable.

First, Samsung's recruitment will take place at 16 subsidiaries, including ▲Samsung Electronics ▲Samsung Display ▲Samsung Electro-Mechanics ▲Samsung SDI ▲Samsung SDS ▲Samsung Biologics ▲Samsung Bioepis ▲Samsung C&T ▲Samsung Heavy Industries ▲Samsung E&A ▲Samsung Life Insurance ▲Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance ▲Samsung Securities ▲Cheil Worldwide ▲S1 Corporation ▲Samsung Welstory. After receiving applications, Samsung will proceed with the recruitment process in the following order: the online Samsung Job Aptitude Test in April, interviews in May, and health check-ups.

This appears to align with Chairman Lee Jae-yong's management philosophy of "investing more and creating better jobs."

Hyundai Motor Group is also hiring new employees. Hyundai Motor will recruit new employees for a total of three departments—▲Production and Manufacturing, ▲Business and Planning, and ▲Management Support—across 68 job positions until the 14th. With the upcoming completion of the Ulsan electric vehicle (EV) plant and the establishment of smart factories, Hyundai plans to focus on hiring talent for the production and manufacturing sectors to accelerate technological innovation.

Kia is focusing on hiring experienced professionals. From the 10th to the 24th, Kia will be recruiting for a total of 25 departments and 86 job positions, including ▲Purpose-Built Vehicles (PBV) ▲Information Technology (IT) ▲Customer Experience ▲Manufacturing Solutions ▲Special Projects ▲Finance ▲AutoLand Gwangju ▲AutoLand Hwaseong, among others. This recruitment effort is aimed at securing talented individuals early across all sectors to lead the future mobility market.

Kia CEO Song Ho-sung stated last month at the '2025 Kia EV Day' held in Spain that the company aims to present a new paradigm of customized mobility leading the PBV market, based on a customer-first approach.

LG Electronics also recently posted job openings for new employees. The company is recruiting for various departments under its Home Appliance & Air Solution Division (HS Business Unit). Positions include roles in the 'Kitchen Solution Business Division' responsible for kitchen appliances, the 'Living Solution Business Division' overseeing home appliances such as washing machines and dryers, the 'Component Solution Business Division' designing appliance components like motors and compressors, and the 'HS Research Center' focused on next-generation home appliances. Each department is recruiting a double-digit number of employees. Applications can be submitted through the LG Careers website by the 17th.

Hanwha Ocean is recruiting new employees through two pathways: a general recruitment for those with a bachelor's degree or expected to graduate by the 23rd, and the Global Challenger program, which requires global capabilities. The general recruitment positions include roles in design, production management, business management, and management support, divided into four main areas. The Global Challenger program is accepting applications only for three positions: design, business management, and management support.

An industry source stated, "Securing talented individuals who can lead innovation in the rapidly changing global environment has become more important than ever," adding, "Talent development is also necessary for investment in new industries to secure future growth."

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