"Sharing the Emotion of Scenery"... Seoul City Recruiting 'Gongwon Sajsang' (Park Photographers)

Recruiting 24 Talent Sharing Activists

[Asia Economy Reporter Kiho Sung] The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on the 7th that it is recruiting 24 park photographers by the 28th, targeting citizens who love photography and cherish parks, offering opportunities for learning about photography as well as shooting and exhibiting photos.

Any Seoul citizen who owns a camera and is interested in photography can apply, and applicants must be able to participate in shooting activities held at least once a month in parks and attend regular lectures.

This year, a total of 24 park photographers will be active in 13 parks including Seoul Forest, Maehun Citizen's Forest, World Cup Park, and Yeouido Park, recruited by each Park Leisure Center and operated throughout the year. The park photographers being recruited this time are 12 at the Eastern Park Leisure Center and 12 at the Western Park Leisure Center, totaling 24. However, duplicate applications are not allowed, so applicants must apply to only one Park Leisure Center.

Photos taken while working as park photographers will be posted on the ‘Seoul’s Parks’ website for public viewing and will also be used as promotional materials for the parks.

Once selected as a park photographer, participants will learn shooting techniques and theory through monthly expert lectures. Additionally, on-site shooting sessions in the parks will provide hands-on learning and broaden experience, so even those who are not confident in their photography skills but are passionate about capturing park scenes can apply and improve their skills.

Moreover, regular shooting hours can be recognized as volunteer work, and participants will have the opportunity to join the ‘Seoul Park Photographers Joint Photo Exhibition’ scheduled for November.

The application period is from the 22nd to the 28th, and detailed information and application forms can be downloaded from the ‘Notices & Announcements’ section on the ‘Seoul’s Parks’ website. Final successful candidates will be announced on the ‘Seoul’s Parks’ website in March. Selected park photographers will be active from March through December.

Jinil Jeong, Director of the Seoul Park Leisure Business Division, said, “Through participation as park photographers who receive photography technique education and record various scenes and landscapes by visiting parks every month, we hope citizens enjoy healthy leisure and happiness within Seoul’s parks.”

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