Creating Novel Jobs

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In this tight job market, there are industrious people who are inventing their own unique occupations seen nowhere else in the world. Take a look at these novel jobs make best use of one's hobby or talent.

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This man's exquisite technique draws continuous applause. It's as if the man is united with the soccer ball. The man is Woo Hee-yong, Korea's very first football free-styler. With his acrobatic ball handling, he has held street shows and even filmed an ad with a world renowned soccer star.

[Soundbite] Woo Hee-yong(Football Free-styler) : "My parents, in tears, tried to talk me out of it. But now that I'm welcomed and respected by many people, my family's perception has completely changed."

Kim Jeong-hyeon carefully tends to a disabled dog, left unable to walk after suffering a fall. Within a half hour, Kim crafts an exclusive dog wheelchair. Watching the dog take baby steps, he feels rewarded for trailblazing the occupation of what he calls an animal rehabilitation engineer.

[Soundbite] Kim Jeong-hyeon(Animal Rehabilitation Engineer) : "I feel most rewarded witnessing pets gain new lives. I'm proud to have created this occupation."

So-called "fooducators" have converted their passion for food into lectures on healthy eating. Such newly birthed and newly coined jobs now number over 30, according to government estimates.

[Soundbite] Kim Jung-jin(Korea Employment Information Service) : "We live in a a time when people can pursue any economic activity through self-invented jobs. There's hardly any limitation on time or physical space."

New occupations based on personal hobbies and talents are emerging as a solution to the nation's employment issue.