The 2nd foreign citizen-participatory project to create the “International Tourism City Busan” together is being set up by the City of Busan.
Notice of Global Citizen Advisory Group for International Tourism City
The Busan Metropolitan City Government plans to invite foreign residents to be members of the 「2nd Global Citizen Advisory Council」as the city marks its 4th year of implementing tourism promotional projects, following its designation as an ‘International Tourism City’.
1. Application Period: 20. Feb. 2023 (Mon) ~ 10. Mar (Fri)
2. Qualifications: Any foreign resident who is interested in promoting tourism in Busan
Open to all nationalities, provided, candidates must speak Korean, English, Chinese, or Japanese ※ Candidates working in tourism or content creation fields, social media users, or Korean speakers are desirable.
3. Number of positions: Around 15 members
4. Term: 2 years (Date of appointment ~ 2024.12.31.)
5. Roles:
Sharing insights on tourism promotional projects
Suggesting and advising on policies when relevant organizations or city divisions make a request
Promoting tourism to Busan overseas and monitoring project proceedings
Details ① Special Activity: Participating in key events ② Regular Activity: Carrying out quarterly activities for tourism promotional projects ③ Volunteering: Promoting Busan via social media outlets & blogs
① Special Activity: Participating in key events
② Regular Activity: Carrying out quarterly activities for tourism promotional projects
③ Volunteering: Promoting Busan via social media outlets & blogs
① Special Activity: Participating in key events
② Regular Activity: Carrying out quarterly activities for tourism promotional projects
③ Volunteering: Promoting Busan via social media outlets & blogs
6. Benefits:
Certificate of Appointment, commission for attending meetings (Regular meetings – twice/year, extra meetings – when required by projects)
FAM (Familiarization) tour (1/y), opportunities to participate in various festivals and events held by the city government
Members with outstanding results will receive the Mayor’s Award at the end of the year (1~2)
7. Application:
Download: Visit BMC homepage (www.busan.go.kr/)
Submit application — j0405@korea.kr ※ Title of email and attached file: Applicant 000 for Global Citizen Advisory Council
8. Evaluation:
1st (Paper review): Evaluate credentials based on the submitted application and cover letter
2nd (Interview): Select interviewees after 1st paper review Date: 15. Mar. 2023 (Wed) (Successful candidates will receive an individual notification)
Date: 15. Mar. 2023 (Wed) (Successful candidates will receive an individual notification)
Date: 15. Mar. 2023 (Wed) (Successful candidates will receive an individual notification)
9. Inquiries
Email: j0405@korea.kr