Newspaper Association Recruiting Schools for 'Newspaper Reporter Career Exploration' Program

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heung-soon] The Korea Newspaper Association announced on the 30th that it will recruit 150 schools (classes) on a first-come, first-served basis to participate in the '2022 Newspaper Reporter Career Exploration' program.

The Newspaper Reporter Career Exploration program is designed for students to explore their dreams and career paths. Reporters from member newspapers nationwide visit elementary, middle, and high schools to conduct classes on topics such as journalism as a profession, career exploration using newspapers, the newspaper production process, and article writing methods. This year, special emphasis will be placed on literacy education using newspapers to improve students' 'munhaeryeok (文解力, the ability to read and understand texts),' focusing on reading and writing skills.

The program will be offered free of charge from May to November and is open to elementary, middle, and high schools nationwide (at the scale of one class). Classes will last between 1 to 3 hours.

Schools wishing to participate can apply through the Korea Newspaper Association website starting at 10 a.m. on April 5.

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