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City of Asian Culture (HCAC) Project, administered by the national government of Korea, is the single largest cultural project in the history of the nation. The Project aims to forge cultural ties and establish a forum of exchange with not only countries of Asia but also all around the world, and to enhance the overall quality of life of Koreans by transforming the Metropolitan City of Gwangju, one of the six largest cities of Korea, into a culture city of novel concepts. The Project aspires to see the creation of a forum where all nations can share and exchange the precious cultural assets of the continent. Asian Culture Complex (ACC), an integral part of the Project to be completed by 2012, is expected to serve as a stage upon which creative energies of Asians in the sphere of arts and culture can lead to a source of new creativity and mutual inspiration. Through such exchanges, we hope to preserve the traditional cultures of Asia and, at the same time, play an important role in the creation and distribution of a wide variety of cultures.
To this end, HCAC has developed a Worldwide Correspondents Program. The Program will focus on gathering data and information on culture cities, community arts activities, and arts and cultural organizations around the world in a timely manner, and consolidating cooperation and exchange with pertinent organizations outside of Korea. We look forward to your interest and active participation (please visit our website (17cct.pa.go.kr) for more information on HCAC and ACC).
□ Term
l August. 24, 2009 ~ December. 31, 2009 (approx. 3 months)
※ Contract may be renewed depending on performance
□ Qualifications and Selection Criteria
l Candidate must be a resident outside of Korea
l Candidate must be fluent in Korean or English or local languages
l Candidate must be interested in the arts and culture
※ Local residents or bloggers will be given preference in the selection process.
□ Job Description
l Contributing articles (or video clips or photographs) on industry and policy trends concerning arts and culture (e.g. urban regeneration through arts and culture, arts and cultural events and festivals, arts and cultural exchange programs, management of arts and cultural organizations, human resource development, etc.).
- Minimum of two times every month (Obligation)
- Minimum of six articles including three 2-3 page-long articles on A4 size paper (Obligation)
- Language : Korean or English
l Providing information on local arts and cultural organizations
l Coordinating exchange programs between HCAC and culture cities worldwide
l Conducting local PR activities for HCAC
□ Remuneration for Correspondents
l Remuneration of 200,000 Won (USD 158) per article
- Remuneration will vary from 50,000 (USD 39) to 200,000 Won (USD 158) based on the evaluation of the article
l Distinguished correspondents will be awarded remuneration and will be considered for contract renewal
l Building reciprocal links between correspondents’ blogs and HCAC blog
□ How To Apply
l Due date: August. 19 (Wed), 2009
*Will begin work as correspondents on August. 24, 2009
l What to submit:
- application form
- copy of ID
- proof of current employment or student records
- activity plan(1 page on A4-size paper)
- sample article (optional)
l How to submit: Email or Fax or mail
l Where to submit:
Asian Culture Complex Operation Cooperation Team
Ministry of Culture, Sports & Tourism
Office for Hub City of Asian Culture
19F Jongno Tower, 6 Jongno 2-ga, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea 110-789
Email: minhalee@korea.kr
Tel : +82-2-3704-3450 FAX : +82-2-3704-3419 (should call in to confirm
receipt of FAX)
l Evaluation procedures: Upon review of application packages submitted in paper form, passing candidates will be individually notified for follow-up telephone interviews.
l Announcement of accepted candidate will be posted on HCAC website (17cct.pa.go.kr) on August 24 (Mon).
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