Exprive Career Exchange (Cx) Returns with Bigger Impact (2025.9.6)
Global Talent Meets Opportunity
Updated: Aug 13, 2025Seoul, South Korea – September 6, 2025


After a highly successful debut last year, Exprive Career Exchange (Cx) is back for its second edition, promising to be the largest career conference for international talent in Korea. Hosted by Exprive, a leading foreign influencer community, this year’s event will welcome 1,500 participants to Sangsang Planet in Seongsu-dong, one of Seoul’s most vibrant cultural hubs.
The one-day event will feature 40 accomplished foreign professionals working across Korea’s top industries — from global conglomerates like Samsung to leaders in technology, cosmetics, fashion, entertainment, healthcare, F&B, and tourism. Through panels, seminars, and networking opportunities, attendees will gain practical recruiting insights, career growth strategies, and first-hand perspectives on navigating Korea’s corporate culture.

EXPRIVE Career Exchange (Cx) II
- Sponsors: Local x Pass, ZIGTAG, Flipers
- Gift Providers: MUSINSA Standard, Beauty Play (Korea Cosmetic Association), Market Designers (Tutoring & Ai), Desert Free
- Seminar Providers: BCC Global, Nokju (Local x Pass), BMC Media, BrandUP Korea, Flipers, Beauty Play (Korea Cosmetic Association), AssistMe
- Partners: Acadenso, Global Girls in Korea, OMIN, SGBBA, African Dance Company TAGG
- Media: Aju Press (English), Aju Daily (Chinese), The K Beauty Science, BeautyNury, World Korean
- Host: Exprive, Inc.

Advisory Board:
- Ambassador Cho Byung-jae – Secretary-General of the International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP), former Ambassador of Korea to Malaysia and Myanmar.
- Ambassador Lee Seok-gu – Chairman of the Asia Honors-society Association (AHA), former Ambassador of Korea to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
- Dr. Lee Je Hoon – Founder of NetKAL (Network of Korean American Leaders), former Research Associate Professor at the University of Southern California, and former Director of the USC Center for Asian Pacific Leadership Program.
Event Highlights:
- Panels & Seminars: Topics range from “How to Work in Korea Professionally” and “3 Strategic Moves to Land a Job in 2025” to industry-specific sessions in tech, fashion, medical tourism, and K-beauty.
- Diverse Speakers: Professionals from over 20 countries including the U.S., Singapore, India, France, Uzbekistan, Ecuador, Kazakhstan, and China.
- Networking Hub: A platform for 1,000 foreign students and professionals to connect with 500 corporate representatives, embassies, and universities.
- Sponsor Sessions: Leading companies will present career opportunities, products, and services tailored for the global talent community in Korea.
- Cultural Performances & Influencer Sessions: Showcasing cross-cultural exchange, creativity, and career inspiration.
A. Keynote Speaker:
Ambassador Oh Joon, Chair of Save the Children Korea and former Korean Ambassador to the UN, renowned for his leadership in diplomacy, human rights, and multilateral cooperation.

B. Industry Panels – Learn from 40 Expat Professionals Building Careers in Korea
This year’s Exprive Career Exchange will feature 8 panel discussions led by international professionals who have built their careers in Korea. They will share personal stories, practical tips, and industry insights to help you succeed in Korea’s job market.
- "Beyond the Degree: Building a Global Career in Korea after Your MBA" – How MBA graduates found career success in Korea’s top companies.
- "Tech Without Borders: Foreigners Leading Innovation in Korea” – Driving innovation in Korea’s tech scene.
- "Expats Redefining Korea’s Style Scene: From Runway to Retail" – How global talent is shaping Korea’s style trends.
- "Creating Culture: Expats Shaping Korea’s Creative Landscape" – Making an impact in Korea’s art, beauty, and entertainment industries.
- "Global Patients, Global Professionals: Inside Korea’s Medical Tourism Industry" – Inside Korea’s growing medical tourism sector.
- "Expats Behind the K-Beauty Boom: From Content to Corporate" – The global talent powering K-beauty brands.
- "Who’s Coming to Korea? Travel, Hospitality, and Global Content Creation" – Attracting and guiding visitors to Korea.
- "Tasting Success: How Foreigners Built Their Food Brands in Korea" – Building food and beverage brands in Korea.
Each panel includes short talks and Q&A, so you can hear real experiences and get answers to your own career questions.

Current & previous companies of the 40 speakers include:
- E-commerce: Alibaba, Coupang (Product Platform Lead)
- Tech: Match.com, Hyperconnect, Google, Sendbird, Samsung Electronics, Samsung Global Strategy Group, XAI Land
- Hospital: Last Plastic Surgery Clinic, Nana Plastic Surgery, ID Healthcare Group, Seoul National University Hospital, Repic Clinic, Noselap Clinic
- Consumer Brands (Cosmetics/Fashion): Axis-Y, Eleven Corp (Parnell, Growus), BM Smile, Agaskin, Christian Dior
- Tourism: Four Seasons, Intercontinental, Hilton, Atlantis Resorts
- F&B: MImiok, Shawnino, Burgerboy, INDICA
- Others: TBWA, Nuleep, GoToPay (Gojek)
C. Seminars – Companies offering services for foreigners
- “How to work in Korea professionally, coping with emotional intelligence, Noonchi cultures” by Winston Kim (Head of Sales at BCC Global)
- "From Visitors to Changemakers: Building Cross-Cultural Impact in Korea’s Hidden Regions“ by Seo Eun Jeon (CEO of Nokju)
- “How to navigate through the K-corporate culture” by Wavy Kim (CEO of BMC)
- “Marketing Yourself in Korea” by Kizzy Kuhn (CEO of BrandUp Korea)
- “TBD” by Namkoo Kim (CEO of Flipers)
- “How to do a makeup for job interviews (feat. KPOP idol point makeup)” by Beauty Play [40 mins in English &Korean]
- “3 Strategic moves to land a job in Korea in 2025” by Casimir (CEO of Assist Me)
D. Exhibitions
Following the momentum of the April 2025 inaugural conference — which drew 300 attendees, major media coverage (Money Today, AJU Daily, The K-Beauty Science), and high-profile diplomatic participation — this second edition aims to break barriers for foreign talent and enhance diversity in Korea’s workforce.
Free Registration (by August 31, 2025):
https://www.exprive.com/collabs/exprive-cx-rsvp
EXPRIVE Cx II
Saturday, September 6, 2025
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
@Sangsang Planet, Seongsu-dong, Seoul
www.exprive.com
Instagram: @exprivenow @expriveeats @exprive.medical

Media Contact
Min Baek
📞 +82-10-9050-8301
📧 [email protected]
Here’s the press coverage from our very first Exprive Career Exchange event on April 12, 2025:
https://www.exprive.com/press/exprive-cx-foreign-job-seekers
About Exprivé
Exprivé connects expats and international patients with Korea’s top hospitals, ensuring access to world-class medical services at fair and transparent prices. Our platform makes it easy for influencers, medical tourists, and healthcare professionals to navigate Korea’s healthcare system. Stay connected with us for more insights into Korea’s top medical institutions and services.
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