Suncheon-si, Recruitment of Cultural Tourism Interpreters for 2022

Recruiting 33 People by the 3rd of Next Month (21 Korean, 3 English, 6 Chinese, 3 Japanese)

Autumn Scenery of Nagan Eupseong, Suncheon, Jeollanam-do (Photo by Suncheon City)

[Suncheon=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Suncheon City, Jeollanam-do (Mayor Heo Seok) announced on the 18th that it will recruit cultural tourism interpreters next year to provide high-quality interpretation services about Suncheon's tourist attractions and cultural heritage sites to domestic and international tourists.

A total of 33 people will be recruited, including 21 Korean speakers and 12 foreign language speakers (3 English, 6 Chinese, 3 Japanese).

The cultural tourism interpreters will provide high-level interpretation services at major tourist sites in Suncheon such as Seonamsa Temple, Songgwangsa Temple, Nagan Eupseong, and drama filming locations, enabling domestic and international tourists to properly understand and enjoy Suncheon.

Applicants must be residents of Suncheon aged 19 or older, and anyone with basic knowledge of the field, a tourism service mindset, and the will and sense of mission as a volunteer can apply. In particular, those who can use sign language will be given preference to expand customized services for tourists with disabilities and other vulnerable groups.

Applications can be submitted in person at the Suncheon Tourism Division from the 1st to the 3rd of next month. After document screening and interviews, the final successful candidates will be selected on the 10th of next month.

A city official said, "Since the transition to With-Corona, the number of tourists visiting Suncheon has been gradually increasing," adding, "We will strive to promote Suncheon's high-quality cultural and tourism resources by providing customized interpretation services."

For detailed information such as interpreter qualifications and required documents, please refer to the Suncheon City website or contact the Suncheon Tourism Division.

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