Busan Transportation Corporation to Hold Railway Specialist License Acquisition and Employment Briefing

Employment Strategies for Public Railway Enterprises Revealed on May 14
Tailored Information for Prospective Employees on License Acquisition and Recruitment Trends

Busan Transportation Corporation (President Lee Byungjin) will hold a "Railway Specialist License Acquisition and Employment Briefing" for young people and job seekers preparing to work at public railway enterprises. The event will take place on May 14 at the Railway Human Resources and Technology Institute auditorium (Exit 2 of Hopo Station).

Applicants wishing to participate can register through the corporation's website or by scanning the QR code provided on promotional materials by May 7. Detailed information is available on the Busan Transportation Corporation website. All attendees will receive a commemorative gift.

At this briefing, professors from the Railway Human Resources and Technology Institute, the corporation's educational institution known for producing numerous successful candidates, will serve as instructors. They will provide tailored, practical information including: an introduction to the railway specialist license system; analysis of public institution recruitment trends; employment cases after license acquisition; and hands-on experiences such as tours of educational facilities and training equipment.

Recently, the railway industry has been in the spotlight as a means to achieve carbon neutrality and as a sustainable mode of transportation. Ongoing government investment in infrastructure has led to a steady increase in demand for skilled technical personnel in railway vehicle maintenance, signaling, and electrical fields. As a result, railway-related licenses have become essential requirements for employment at related public enterprises.

In particular, with recent increases in recruitment by public institutions in the railway sector and the strengthening of qualification-based evaluation criteria, this briefing, which provides practical, work-oriented information, is expected to be highly beneficial for prospective job seekers.

Lee Byungjin, President of Busan Transportation Corporation, stated, "This briefing will be an opportunity for those aiming for employment at public railway enterprises to identify the fastest and most effective entry strategies and concrete roadmaps." He added, "We will provide the best possible support and educational environment to help trainees achieve their dreams." He further encouraged, "Since this briefing is open to anyone considering a career in the railway sector, we hope for much interest and participation."

Since its establishment in 2005, the Railway Human Resources and Technology Institute has been the only Class 2 electric vehicle driver’s license training institution in Busan and Gyeongnam, as well as the only railway control training center in the southeastern region. Based on a high practical test pass rate, the institute has produced a total of 987 Class 2 electric vehicle driver’s license trainees by 2024. The license acquisition rate is 97.6%, which significantly exceeds the national average pass rate of 71.7% as of 2024.