The first student reporter program, 'Busan Port People,' has officially begun its activities, focusing on documenting the lives and experiences of workers at Busan Port from a youth perspective.
University students from the Busan area will meet directly with workers in the port, shipping, and fisheries sectors to capture their experiences, skills, and memories of industry changes through a youthful lens.
On September 10, The Fact Busan-Ulsan Bureau and the Busan Labor Forum held the launch ceremony for the first student reporter program at the Busan Port People Promotion Committee office in Jung-gu, Busan.
'Busan Port People' is a public record project aimed at uncovering the lives and experiences of workers in the port, shipping, and fisheries sectors who have contributed to the growth of Busan Port. The project seeks to document the stories of these workers, who have not received adequate recognition despite being central to the development of Busan Port, and preserve them as part of the city's industrial and cultural heritage.
The student reporters will visit various workplaces related to Busan Port and conduct interviews with workers. They plan to present the accumulated experiences, skills, and the joys and challenges faced during industry changes in various content formats, including articles, photos, and videos.
The reporters will reinterpret the voices of port workers, sailors, shipping and logistics personnel, and fisheries workers who have driven the growth and development of Busan Port. Rather than merely listing the history and achievements of the industry, they aim to convey the value of labor and the generational experiences that have shaped Busan Port through specific narratives.
During the launch ceremony, participants received their appointment letters, and the purpose, direction, and future plans of the 'Busan Port People' project were introduced. Basic training on field reporting, interview techniques, and article writing principles was also conducted for the reporters.
One participating student expressed enthusiasm, stating, "By diving into the Busan Port scene and hearing the vivid voices of the workers, I feel a significant role in bridging the youth generation and the local community."
The student reporters also stated, "We will work together to ensure that this project becomes a sustainable recording initiative that preserves Busan's valuable assets for future generations, rather than just a one-time event."
The stories uncovered by the student reporters will be showcased to the public at the 'Busan Port Together Festival - Busan Port People' on November 25 at the Busan Port International Passenger Terminal.
The event will highlight the contributions of the key figures who have driven the growth and development of Busan Port. It will feature tributes and awards for these individuals, a talk show connecting experiences across generations, a 'JOB SHOW' introducing various professions and industrial sites at Busan Port, and tribute performances.
Through this event, the aim is to honor the labor and lives of those who have sustained Busan Port and share their accumulated experiences and values with the youth and the public. The findings from the student reporters will also be integrated into the event program to present a more comprehensive narrative of the people of Busan Port.
The Busan Port People Promotion Committee stated, "Through this event, we aim to document the past and present of Busan Port and develop it into a sustainable public project where field workers and the youth can discuss the future of Busan Port together."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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