Korea Coast Guard to Hire 200 Youth Interns

The Korea Coast Guard announced that it will hire 200 youth interns this year.

Starting with the internship recruitment notice at the headquarters in Songdo, Incheon, recruitment announcements will follow at various Korea Coast Guard offices across the country.

At the headquarters, applications will be accepted from March 20 to 31, followed by a document screening and interviews next month. A total of 40 interns will be selected, including 36 for administrative promotion and IT statistics, 3 for foreign language and international affairs, and 1 for food and nutrition.

The interns at the headquarters will work for three months from May 19, with a five-day, 40-hour workweek. The monthly salary will be approximately 2.1 million won. 

Incheon Metropolitan Office of Education to Host 3rd National Children’s Poetry Contest

The Incheon Metropolitan Office of Education announced that it will host the 3rd National Children’s Poetry Contest for elementary school students across the country, including students at Korean schools abroad.

This contest is held to celebrate Children’s Day and the Declaration of Children’s Rights. It will cover various themes, including childhood memories with family, self-love, the qualities of a good adult, environmental protection and promoting local communities, school violence prevention and teachers’ rights, and creating a happy and peaceful world.

Students or institutions wishing to participate can submit their works on the contest’s online board from March 24 to April 11.

Inha University’s Major Design Center Marks First Year with Positive Response

The Major Design Center at Inha University has been receiving positive feedback from students for its customized counseling on academic majors and career paths.

Since its opening on March 20 last year, the center has been providing expert counseling to help students systematically plan their studies and majors according to their interests and aptitudes.

The center has also formed a group of mentors consisting of students who have completed double majors or transferred to different departments. These mentors listen to students’ concerns about their majors and career paths and help them find solutions.

Additionally, the center hosts major-related discussions featuring alumni who successfully completed double majors and found employment, as well as major fairs that encourage students to explore various academic options.

Incheon Seo-gu to Provide Emergency Alert Devices for Hearing-impaired Households

Incheon Seo-gu announced that it will provide emergency alert devices to 200 households with hearing impairments.

These devices help hearing-impaired individuals quickly recognize emergencies, such as fires, by alerting them through visual and vibrating signals instead of sound.

When the call button outside the front door is pressed, the LED light inside the house flashes, and the device vibrates to notify the resident.

Seo-gu Welfare Foundation will accept recommendations for eligible households through local administrative welfare centers and the Incheon Association of the Deaf until March 28. After screening, the devices will be installed in selected households.

Sources: https://news.ifm.kr