Looking for "Gungidungi" to Safeguard the Royal Palaces This Fall

Recruiting 50 "Gungidungi" Volunteers
Welcoming Korean and International Visitors, Volunteer Hours and Certificates Provided

The Royal Palaces and Tombs Center of the Cultural Heritage Administration and the National Heritage Center announced on the 5th that they are recruiting volunteers, called "Gungidungi," to participate in the upcoming fall Royal Palace Culture Festival.

'Gungidungi' who participated in the Royal Culture Festival this spring.

The Royal Palace Culture Festival is the nation's largest cultural heritage event, held every spring and fall at five major palaces in Seoul (Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Deoksugung, Changgyeonggung, and Gyeonghuigung) and Jongmyo Shrine. This past spring, approximately 725,000 people attended, setting a new record for the highest number of visitors. The fall festival will be held from October 7 to 11 at Gyeongbokgung, Changgyeonggung, Deoksugung, Changdeokgung, and Jongmyo Shrine.

"Gungidungi" are official volunteers who welcome and assist both Korean and international visitors. They plan and operate the hands-on program called "Royal Palace Playroom," help with visitor flow and seating, distribute leaflets, and support various event operations. They are also responsible for conveying the value of royal heritage culture to foreign visitors.

The application period is open until 11 p.m. on August 24. Anyone born before 2007 who is a South Korean citizen, as well as non-Koreans who can communicate in Korean, is eligible to apply. Applicants with foreign language abilities will be given preference. Senior applicants born before 1976 will receive a 5% increase in their total score. Around 50 volunteers will be selected, including at least 10 international participants. Final candidates will be chosen through a document screening and virtual video interview, with results announced on the 9th of next month.

Selected volunteers will receive activity supplies, transportation expenses, and meals. Upon completion, participants will be awarded volunteer hours and a certificate of completion. Outstanding volunteers will also receive separate recognition.

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