I was invited to a "job fair" by someone I met, but it seems suspicious — personality tests, 1:1 "coaching"?

This sounds very much like a cult recruitment tactic, and you're smart to be suspicious. Here are the major red flags:

• Personality tests and 1:1 coaching sessions with no actual job listings are classic tactics used by groups like JMS, Shincheonji, or other Korean cults.
• Being invited by someone you just met (often described as very friendly and persistent) is a common approach.
• They often target foreigners because we may not recognize the warning signs.

How to protect yourself

• Do NOT go back. Do not give them your phone number or personal information if you haven't already.
• If they keep contacting you, block them and do not engage.
• Google the organization name along with keywords like "cult" or "scam" or "이단" (Korean for cult/heresy).

Known cult recruitment patterns in Korea

• Free Korean language classes that gradually introduce religious content
• "Bible study" invitations from overly friendly strangers
• Personality seminars or life coaching sessions
• Volunteer events that turn into recruitment

If you want to verify, you can check the Korean cult awareness site or ask in expat communities. Trust your instincts on this one.