‘Talent Development and Outflow Response Forum’ Hosted by the National Policy Planning Committee
Policy Discussions on Securing Talent in Advanced Industries and Science and Technology
Companies Stress the Importance of Settlement Conditions... Request Government Support
On July 17, the National Policy Planning Committee held a forum titled "Fostering, Attracting, and Responding to the Outflow of Outstanding Talent," where participants discussed ways to encourage top international talent to remain in South Korea.
The government has implemented a variety of talent acquisition policies, including university education, attracting international students, improving conditions for researchers, and reforming the visa system. However, both businesses and academia continue to point out the problem of outstanding talent leaving the country. In response, the Social Affairs Division 2 of the National Policy Planning Committee organized this forum to gather on-the-ground opinions and reflect them in national policy initiatives.
The first presentation of the day was delivered by Kim Sangkyu, Vice President of Kearney Korea, a global management strategy consulting firm. Kim presented the level of talent required by companies in advanced industries, the challenges in attracting such talent, and proposed government support measures.
Next, Lee Wonhong, Director of the Talent Policy Center at the Korea Institute of S&T Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP), analyzed the causes of the outflow of science and technology talent and presented possible solutions.
The discussion was attended by directors in charge of talent policy from five ministries? the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, the Ministry of Science and ICT, the Ministry of Justice, and the Ministry of Employment and Labor? as well as Kim Hanil, a professor at Jeju National University. Representatives from Hyundai Motor Company and SK hynix also participated, emphasizing the importance of creating conditions that allow outstanding talent to work and settle in South Korea, and called for active policy support from the government.
In his opening remarks, Committee Chair Lee Hanju stated, "Although each ministry is pursuing a variety of talent policies, the field still faces difficulties in securing talent. I hope this forum will serve as a starting point for joint solutions to secure outstanding talent, which is the driving force behind national growth."
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