Looking for a 'Storyteller' to Share the Charms of Jung-gu, Ulsan

Jung-gu, Recruiting 2nd Term 'Ulsan Keun-aegi Tour Guide Trainees'... On-site Deployment in October
18 Candidates Proficient in Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese from 22nd to 26th

Mobile emoticon of 'Ulsan Keun-aegi,' the representative character of Jung-gu, Ulsan. [Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] Jung-gu, Ulsan is recruiting tour guides who provide unique and entertaining explanations of major tourist attractions.

On the 21st, Jung-gu announced that it will recruit the 2nd class of trainees for the ‘Ulsan Keun-aegi Tour Guides’ to provide guided tour services at major tourist sites such as the old downtown area, aiming to make these places more impressive and popular among domestic and international tourists.

‘Ulsan Keun-aegi’ is a representative character of Jung-gu. The ‘Keun-aegi Tour Guides’ are tasked with delivering not just one-way information through existing promotional materials but engaging in two-way communication with tourists on-site, sharing unique and entertaining stories exclusive to Jung-gu.

A single phrase from a Keun-aegi Tour Guide differentiates the area from other tourist spots, enhances tourist immersion, and leaves visitors with a variety of enjoyable experiences.

The recruitment target is about 18 people who, as of June 4, have their resident registration in Ulsan City, possess a tourism mindset, and can provide accurate language explanations to tourists.

Preference will be given to those with expertise in the relevant field, experience in similar guided tours or volunteer work, or sign language skills. Trainees proficient in English, Chinese, Japanese, or Vietnamese will also be recruited to train as guides welcoming foreign tourists from around the world.

Applicants must submit one copy each of the application form, volunteer activity pledge, resident registration abstract, foreign language proficiency certificate, documents proving expertise in the relevant field, and proof of similar guided tour or volunteer activities.

The application period is five days from the 22nd to the 26th, and applications can be submitted by visiting the Ulsan Jung-gu Culture and Tourism Division, or via mail or email.

Those selected in the first document screening will be individually notified for an interview. After the interview, successful candidates will be selected as trainees for the Ulsan Keun-aegi Tour Guide training program in early July and notified individually.

Selected trainees will receive basic and practical tour guide training for about three months starting in July, and after a final evaluation, will begin activities as the 2nd class of Ulsan Keun-aegi Tour Guides from October this year.

Once selected as a tour guide after the final evaluation, they will work about 8 hours a day at Ulsan Dongheon, Goboksu Music Hall, and Dinosaur Footprint Park. Benefits include uniforms, accident insurance enrollment, and a modest activity allowance. For more details, contact the Ulsan Jung-gu Culture and Tourism Division.

A Jung-gu official said, “We expect to provide tourists visiting Ulsan Jung-gu, which is rich in history and fascinating stories, with guided tour services that have expertise and distinctiveness in modern cultural heritage, historical figures, and Ulsan art, showcasing the unique charm of Jung-gu.” He added, “We are waiting for citizens who love the region and want to demonstrate their abilities through tourism interpretation.”

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