The grassroots economy is as tough as a cold wave.
Especially for vulnerable groups, finding a job is never easy. For this reason, Seoul’s autonomous districts have stepped up to create jobs for vulnerable populations.
Eunpyeong-gu to Recruit 16 Participants for First Half of the Year Community Job Project
Eunpyeong-gu (Mayor Kim Mi-kyung) will recruit participants for the ‘2025 First Half Community Job Project’ for seven days from the 9th to the 15th to support residents’ economic independence.
This project is designed to assist low-income individuals, the long-term unemployed, and vulnerable job seekers. There are four recruitment fields with a total of 16 positions: 6 for environmental maintenance of Bulgwangcheon and Gupabal streams, 7 for traditional market environmental maintenance, 1 for price stabilization and commercial order management, and 2 for abandoned bicycle enforcement.
Eunpyeong-gu will comprehensively review applicants’ assets, history of participation in public jobs, and vulnerability status to select participants.
Applicants must be Eunpyeong-gu residents aged 18 or older with work ability. The eligibility criteria include a combined household asset of 499 million KRW or less, including cohabitants, and income at or below 70% of the median income.
Selected participants will work from February 17 to June 30 at locations such as Bulgwangcheon and traditional markets. Those under 65 will work 6 hours per day, and those 65 or older will work 3 hours per day, five days a week.
The wage is 10,030 KRW per hour based on the 2025 minimum wage, with support for four major insurances, weekly holiday pay, monthly leave pay, and snack expenses. Interested applicants should bring their ID and any documents proving eligibility to their local community service center to apply in person.
For more details, visit the Eunpyeong-gu Office website’s recruitment announcement board or contact the Job Economy Division by phone.
Kim Mi-kyung, Mayor of Eunpyeong-gu, said, “I hope this job project will provide some help to residents struggling to find employment. We will continue to do our best to create quality jobs that stabilize livelihoods and revitalize the local economy.”
Yeongdeungpo-gu to Recruit 13 Participants for First Half of the Year Community Job Project
Yeongdeungpo-gu (Mayor Choi Ho-kwon) is recruiting participants for the ‘2025 First Half Community Job Project’ until January 13.
This project aims to provide jobs reflecting local characteristics for vulnerable job seekers to revitalize the local economy, ensure job sustainability, and support participants’ livelihood stability.
This year’s first half project will recruit 13 people across seven fields. Key recruitment areas include multicultural family supporter projects, Yangpyeong retention basin management, vulnerable group home repair projects, and ecological park and village maintenance projects.
The work period runs from February 3 to June 30 for five months. Working hours are up to 30 hours per week for those under 65 and up to 15 hours per week for those 65 or older. The wage is 10,030 KRW per hour (minimum wage), with four major insurance coverage, snack expenses, paid weekly holidays, and annual leave pay provided separately.
Eligibility requires that applicants be registered residents of Yeongdeungpo-gu as of the project start date, aged 18 or older with work ability, with household income at or below 70% of the median income and total assets of 499 million KRW or less.
Residents wishing to participate should visit their local community service center to apply. For more information, check the ‘Recruitment Information’ board on the Yeongdeungpo-gu Office website or contact the Job Economy Division.
Selection results will be posted on the district website on January 27, and selected candidates will be individually notified by the relevant project department.
The district plans to reopen the ‘Integrated Job Support Center’ this year to systematically provide public and private job information and various job-seeking services to residents.
Choi Ho-kwon, Mayor of Yeongdeungpo-gu, said, “We hope this project will breathe new life into the struggling local economy and provide real help to residents’ livelihood stability. We will continue to do our best to discover locally tailored job projects to realize ‘Yeongdeungpo, a vibrant future city through jobs.’”
Gwangjin-gu to Recruit 20 Participants for First Half of the Year Community Job Project
Gwangjin-gu (Mayor Kim Kyung-ho) is recruiting participants for the ‘2025 First Half Community Job Project’ to support vulnerable groups and create jobs.
The community job project is designed to discover public jobs utilizing local resources and help stabilize the lives of low-income individuals. This first half of the year, 20 participants will be recruited across six projects.
The projects include operating a job discovery team, knife sharpening and umbrella repair center, support for reducing and mediating noise from companion dogs, revitalizing online ordering and delivery at traditional markets, removing harmful plants from the Jungnangcheon flower garden, and promoting urban agriculture. The hourly wage is 10,030 KRW, with daily working hours ranging from 4 to 7 hours depending on the project.
Applicants must be Gwangjin-gu residents aged 18 or older with work ability as of the project start date, with household income at or below 70% of the median income and assets of 499 million KRW or less.
The application period is from January 10 to 16, with selection results announced on February 12. Participants will work from February 17 to June 30 at their respective workplaces. For more details, contact the Job and Youth Division of Gwangjin-gu Office.
Kim Kyung-ho, Mayor of Gwangjin-gu, said, “This project was prepared to provide practical help to vulnerable groups who have the will to work but face difficulties finding employment. We encourage many residents to participate. Jobs are the best welfare. We will continue to do our best to provide quality jobs and revitalize the local economy.”
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