Yangju City to Recruit 26 Participants for 2026 First Half Regional Community Job Program

Yangju City in Gyeonggi Province is recruiting participants for a public job program targeting vulnerable groups such as low-income residents and the long-term unemployed.

Aerial view of Yangju City Hall. Provided by Yangju City.

Yangju City announced that it will be accepting applications for the '2026 First Half Regional Community Job Program' from January 12 to January 23, over a two-week period, to help stabilize the livelihoods of employment-vulnerable groups and mitigate the employment crisis.

The program will run from March 3 to June 30, 2026. A total of 26 participants will be recruited across five sectors: 4 people for the operation and management of forest recreation facilities; 3 people for the recycling of discarded banners and the removal of illegal advertisements; 13 people for the creation of the Nari Farm landscape complex; 2 people for the management of Hwayandol Village Garden and the creation of flower paths; and 4 people for the creation of flower paths at Gamak Cultural Garden.

Applicants must be residents of Yangju City as of the announcement date, be at least 18 years old by the program start date, and have the ability to work. Household income must be at or below 60% of the median income, and assets must not exceed 400 million won.

Citizens wishing to participate should visit their local Eup, Myeon, or Dong Administrative Welfare Center with identification during the application period to apply. The selection results will be announced at the end of February after a comprehensive review of income, assets, and other eligibility criteria.

An official from Yangju City stated, "We hope the Regional Community Job Program will provide meaningful support to low-income and long-term unemployed citizens who are vulnerable in the job market," adding, "We will do our utmost to implement this program to revitalize the local economy and overcome the employment crisis."