Become the New Hero to Illuminate Seodaemun-gu

Recruitment of 2nd Term Seodaemun-gu Publicity Models by Category (Students, Adults, Seniors)... Participate as Models in Photo and Video Shoots for District Promotion Content... Incentives Provided Including Modest Activity Fees or Volunteer Hours Recognition

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Seodaemun-gu (Mayor Moon Seok-jin) is selecting the ‘2nd Seodaemun-gu Public Relations Models’ to promote district administration in a way that is more approachable to residents.

Approximately 10 people will be recruited in each of three categories: students (ages 8?19), adults (ages 20?64), and seniors (65 and older). Applicants can be residents or those attending schools or workplaces within the district, regardless of nationality.

Applicants can download the application form from the district’s website notice board, fill it out, and submit it along with one profile photo and a 15?30 second video showcasing their personality by March 7 via email (khg0914@sdm.go.kr).

Experts in related fields will comprehensively evaluate applicants’ willingness to participate, expressiveness, individuality, facial expressions, and friendliness based on the submitted materials, and the selection results will be announced in March.

The selection process will be conducted solely through document screening, with no separate face-to-face interviews.

The appointment period is two years, from April this year to March 2023, and those selected will be awarded a certificate of appointment.

The district will select public relations models suitable for the theme and age group when producing various promotional materials, district newsletters, and SNS content related to major policies, projects, festivals, landmarks, and campaigns, coordinating schedules before filming.

Those who participate in filming as public relations models will receive a modest activity fee or be credited with volunteer hours.

The 1st public relations models, appointed for two years starting April 2019, participated in photo and video shoots on themes such as Ansan (鞍山) Cherry Blossoms, Hongjecheon Stream Walkway, Convergence Talent Education Center, Seodaemun Prison History Hall, Sinchon Paranggorae, Youth Housing, Mysterious Playground, Hongje Stream, and COVID-19 Overcoming efforts.

Moon Seok-jin, Mayor of Seodaemun-gu, said, “We expect that having residents participate as approachable models will greatly help in ‘district administration promotion made and communicated together with residents.’”

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.