Hualien Signs Digital Nomad MOU with Seoul to Welcome International Talent
Hualien's digital nomad hub, 'Cloud Base,' signed an MOU with Seoul-based startup Hoppers today. The partnership aims to leverage Hualien's natural environment and favorable living conditions to attract digital nomads. Supported by Taiwan's extended 2-year nomad visa, Hualien continues to build international networks following its prior tie-up with Japan.
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(CNA Reporter Chang Chi, Hualien, 22nd) Hualien's digital nomad hub, "Cloud Base," signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today with a digital nomad startup from Seoul, South Korea. The South Korean business representative stated that Hualien's high-quality natural environment and living conditions are highly suitable for the growing trend of digital nomadism.
With global shifts in work and mobility patterns, digital nomadism offers travelers the option to balance work, life, and social participation. Hsu Kai, Chairman of the Taiwan Digital Nomad Association, stated that digital nomads stay for months at a time, differing from regular tourists, which creates a need for platforms like Cloud Base to provide necessary information.
Hsu Kai cited Hualien's Cloud Base as an example, noting it has already accumulated over 100 members, mostly foreigners. They use Cloud Base's shared spaces to work, attend lectures, and network, utilizing the free resources here to get to know Hualien better while working.
Hsu Kai stated that Cloud Base features independent studios, shared workspaces, and a communal kitchen. Starting in April this year, it opened the first batch of remote work talent residencies. All five spots were fully booked, welcoming international digital workers from Greece, Japan, Germany, and India.
Following an MOU signed last year with the Japanese digital nomad community, Manabu Community in Fukuoka, Hualien's Cloud Base expanded its reach this year by signing an MOU with a digital nomad startup from Seoul.
Jeong-Hyun Cho, CEO of the Seoul-based startup Hoppers, stated that Hualien boasts beautiful mountains and waters and is at an appropriate distance from the city. With Cloud Base in place, preparations are complete, and digital nomads are welcome to visit.
Cho pointed out that his company's main operations are in Seoul, with partners in Busan, Jeju, and Japan. Hualien is their first partner in Taiwan. In the future, through community networking, digital marketing, and event planning, they will introduce digital nomads to both Seoul and Hualien.
Cheng Chia-ching, Deputy Director of the Department of Human Resources Development at the National Development Council (NDC), attended the signing ceremony. In her speech, she stated that the government officially started issuing digital nomad visas on January 1st last year and amended the law to extend the visa duration from 6 months to 2 years, giving international nomads more time to build connections with Taiwan.
Cheng Chia-ching mentioned that the NDC has established physical offices in the northern, eastern, and southern regions to provide international digital nomads with living information covering dining, shopping, accommodation, tourism, and medical resources, aiming to build a friendly digital nomad environment. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching)
(CNA Reporter Chang Chi, Hualien, 22nd) Hualien's digital nomad hub, "Cloud Base," signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today with a digital nomad startup from Seoul, South Korea. The South Korean business representative stated that Hualien's high-quality natural environment and living conditions are highly suitable for the growing trend of digital nomadism.
With global shifts in work and mobility patterns, digital nomadism offers travelers the option to balance work, life, and social participation. Hsu Kai, Chairman of the Taiwan Digital Nomad Association, stated that digital nomads stay for months at a time, differing from regular tourists, which creates a need for platforms like Cloud Base to provide necessary information.
Hsu Kai cited Hualien's Cloud Base as an example, noting it has already accumulated over 100 members, mostly foreigners. They use Cloud Base's shared spaces to work, attend lectures, and network, utilizing the free resources here to get to know Hualien better while working.
Hsu Kai stated that Cloud Base features independent studios, shared workspaces, and a communal kitchen. Starting in April this year, it opened the first batch of remote work talent residencies. All five spots were fully booked, welcoming international digital workers from Greece, Japan, Germany, and India.
Following an MOU signed last year with the Japanese digital nomad community, Manabu Community in Fukuoka, Hualien's Cloud Base expanded its reach this year by signing an MOU with a digital nomad startup from Seoul.
Jeong-Hyun Cho, CEO of the Seoul-based startup Hoppers, stated that Hualien boasts beautiful mountains and waters and is at an appropriate distance from the city. With Cloud Base in place, preparations are complete, and digital nomads are welcome to visit.
Cho pointed out that his company's main operations are in Seoul, with partners in Busan, Jeju, and Japan. Hualien is their first partner in Taiwan. In the future, through community networking, digital marketing, and event planning, they will introduce digital nomads to both Seoul and Hualien.
Cheng Chia-ching, Deputy Director of the Department of Human Resources Development at the National Development Council (NDC), attended the signing ceremony. In her speech, she stated that the government officially started issuing digital nomad visas on January 1st last year and amended the law to extend the visa duration from 6 months to 2 years, giving international nomads more time to build connections with Taiwan.
Cheng Chia-ching mentioned that the NDC has established physical offices in the northern, eastern, and southern regions to provide international digital nomads with living information covering dining, shopping, accommodation, tourism, and medical resources, aiming to build a friendly digital nomad environment. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching)