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• Conducted 31 field operation shootings, edited 62 videos, designed 100 visual materials, and prepared 35 official documents, receiving seven commendations from South Sudanese government organizations including the Jonglei State Government. • Served as an interpreter for UN officials and senior Korean military officers, and as an instructor for the UN Korean language class. • Produced official website content for UNMISS, which consists of more than 12,000 personnel, to promote cultural understanding and raise awareness of the values of freedom and human rights through public communication on reconstruction activities in South Sudan.
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Promotional Video of the 11th Korean Contingent to UNMISS
What I gained from serving as a Public Information Officer in South Sudan went beyond mere familiarity with the UN system. I came to understand the vital role of Youth Empowerment and ICT infrastructure in sustainable development. In my role as an English-Korean interpreter between Korean peacekeepers and senior South Sudanese government officials, I observed that what local authorities truly needed was not short-term assistance but long-term solutions—particularly in youth education and employment. In response, the Republic of Korea established a vocational training center in Bor, under the authorization of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan. I also witnessed firsthand how the absence of reliable information infrastructure could have life-threatening consequences, especially during disasters. This experience shaped my aspiration to help bridge the global digital divide and pursue a career at the United Nations, where I can contribute to inclusive access to knowledge, education, and opportunity.
Working in a field-based organization allowed me to gain a deeper understanding of both the United Nations system and the role of development communication. I witnessed firsthand how crucial ICTs are in efforts aimed at eradicating poverty and reducing inequality. The lack of reliable information infrastructure can lead to life-threatening consequences, particularly during a crisis. Effective dissemination of information requires strategic partnerships that are tightly interwoven across intergovernmental institutions, regional stakeholders, and the media.
