Eunpyeong-gu Hosts Youth Debate Conference

2021 Youth Agendas Discovered Through Deliberation and Public Debate by Youth... Youth Facilitators Lead Discussions

The scene of the youth debate held in February 2019

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Eunpyeong-gu (Mayor Kim Mi-kyung) will hold a roundtable discussion on the 21st at the Eunpyeong Hall of the district office, attended by about 200 youths, to identify youth issues and their solutions on their own.

At the youth roundtable discussion, participants will view local issues from the perspective of young people and discuss possible solutions.

The discussion topics include ▲education ▲culture ▲welfare ▲human rights ▲volunteering ▲career ▲youth autonomy ▲environment, and participants can choose their preferred topic to join the discussion.

To this end, Eunpyeong-gu plans to establish a cooperative system by holding preliminary meetings with youth council members, youth participation committee members, and related organizations, encouraging local youths' interest and participation.

In particular, starting this year, planning, hosting, facilitation, and participation will all be centered around youths.

Participants must be youths aged 15 or older residing in Eunpyeong-gu. Those wishing to participate can inquire at the Eunpyeong-gu Cooperation Officer's Participation Governance Team (351-6474) or register on-site on the day of the event.

An official from Eunpyeong-gu stated, “We will review the feasibility of the youth opinions proposed through this roundtable discussion, prioritize projects, and actively reflect them in policies.” He added, “We hope to continuously communicate with youths, share opinions about the local community, and consider alternatives together to solve problems, so that current youths can grow into desirable democratic citizens and future community leaders.”

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