Most preferred companies to work for South Korea 2025
According to a survey conducted in South Korea in 2025, Samsung was the most sought-after company for job seekers, with a response rate of approximately 16.8 percent. This was followed closely by CJ, with about 11.7 percent.
Samsung Electronics
As one of the largest tech giants in the world, Samsung Electronics has dominated the mobile phone market and the television (TV) set market globally. However, Samsung Electronics has not been limited to consumer electronics – it also has achieved significant success in the semiconductor and telecommunications industries. In 2023, Samsung Electronics produced about 1.9 trillion units of semiconductors worldwide.
Jobseekers in South Korea
South Korea is well-known for its long working hours and highly competitive work culture. However, South Korean millennials and Generation Z have increasingly challenged this traditional working culture and instead have started favoring a more balanced lifestyle. Unsurprisingly, after good pay expectations, work-life balance ranked second among the most critical factors young job seekers considered when applying for a job in the country.
