Ulsan City Appoints Ambassadors for Promoting 'Ulsan Style' and 'Ulsan Taste'

Kim Sumi has been cast as a "line." Known as "Ilyong Eomni" and the "Nation's Mom," actress Kim Sumi has become a promotional ambassador for Ulsan City and has taken on the "role" of promoting the city's charm and flavors.


On the 7th at 11 a.m., Ulsan City will hold a commissioning ceremony for actress Kim Sumi as Ulsan's promotional ambassador in the mayor's office on the 7th floor of the city hall main building. Since debuting as an MBC 3rd generation public talent in 1971, Kim Sumi has worked as an actress for over 50 years, crossing various genres including movies, dramas, and entertainment shows.


She showcased a unique character by playing the role of Ilyong Eomni in the longest-running national drama "Jeonwon Ilgi" and reemerged as the so-called "Nation's Mom" by hosting her own cooking entertainment program based on her excellent cooking skills.

Kim Soo-mi cast as Ulsan promotional ambassador.

Kim Soo-mi cast as Ulsan promotional ambassador.

View original image

Ulsan City plans to actively utilize actress Kim Sumi's diverse charms and her friendly and healthy image in promoting city administration.


Ambassador Kim Sumi said, "I am honored to become a promotional ambassador for dynamic and charming Ulsan. Breaking away from the typical image of an industrial city, Ulsan is a city full of beautiful mountains, sea, and various delicacies, and I will widely promote this."


The Ulsan City promotional ambassador position is an unpaid honorary post, involving domestic and international activities to enhance Ulsan's status, as well as major city administration and cultural tourism promotional activities. The appointment period is two years, with the possibility of renewal.



Currently, alongside actress Kim Sumi, trot singers Hongja and Park Gun, comedian Lee Yong-sik, and actors Kim Seong-hwan and Jeong Su-han are active as Ulsan City promotional ambassadors.


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

© The Asia Business Daily(www.asiae.co.kr). All rights reserved.

Today’s Briefing