Gyeongju Hwangridan-gil Gains Attention as Unique Training Venue for Major Corporations' New Employees... "Boost to Local Economy"

Training for 2,000 Employees of Major Automaker Held
Dongguk University Staff Meeting Also Convened

Gyeongju Hwangridan-gil is gaining popularity as a unique training venue for companies.

This is because Hwangridan-gil is considered the perfect place for training new employees of the MZ generation, who have joined after fierce competition.

Hwangridan-gil in Gyeongju is gaining popularity as a training site for new employees of large corporations.

According to Gyeongju City on the 2nd, a leading domestic automobile manufacturer has been conducting training for new and experienced employees at Hwangridan-gil since 2022. It is reported that the company planned this unique training to overcome the limitations of group education and to increase participation and enjoyment among new employees.

Last year alone, the company sent about 2,000 employees to Hwangridan-gil over 17 sessions.

This means that between 80 and 100 employees visited Hwangridan-gil every three weeks.

During the training period, groups of 8 to 10 people were formed, and they completed various missions throughout Hwangridan-gil over half a day as part of this unique training. The response from new employees who participated in the program was reportedly very enthusiastic.

This unique training program has also had a positive impact on the local economy.

To support employee training, the company signed agreements with four restaurants, three cafes, two Sipwonppang bakeries, and one snack bar in Hwangridan-gil, boosting sales for small business owners.

Hwangridan-gil in Gyeongju, a popular destination for new employees of large corporations seeking training.

Gyeongju City estimates that this unique training program has generated significant economic effects.

That's not all. Inspired by this unique training, other companies and organizations are also participating.

A Daegu-based auto parts company has been conducting new employee training in Gyeongju since last year and includes a team-building program at Hwangridan-gil. In addition, Dongguk University WISE Campus has been holding faculty and staff meetings at local venues such as Hyangmil, Byeolchaeban, and Gyotongsambap in Hwangridan-gil, fostering a new organizational culture that breaks away from traditional meeting formats.

Joo Nakyoung, Mayor of Gyeongju, said, "Gyeongju Hwangridan-gil has established itself not just as a consumer space filled with restaurants and coffee shops, but as a place that creates new trends," and emphasized, "Going forward, Gyeongju City will focus its administrative efforts so that Hwangridan-gil can become Korea's representative multi-cultural space."

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