May Third Monday 'Seongnyeon-ui Day' Ceremony Omitted, Online Event Instead

by Lee Hyeonjoo

Published 29 Apr.2020 07:02(KST)

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On May 20th last year, at Cheonugak Square in Namsangol Hanok Village, Jung-gu, Seoul, youths turning 19 this year participated in a traditional coming-of-age ceremony, wearing traditional clothing and jokduri headdresses. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Hyun-joo] Although the Coming-of-Age Day celebration will not be held due to the impact of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), various events are being prepared to mark Youth Month.

The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family announced on the 29th that it will conduct the 'Youth Bloom' online campaign from May 1st in celebration of Youth Month.

Youth Month has been observed since 1964, and its legal basis was established in 1988, marking its 32nd year this year. According to the Youth Basic Act, youth are defined as those aged 9 to 24, and based on last year's youth statistics, there are 8,765,000 youths.

Using social networking services (SNS), an event where participants post photos along with messages supporting their own or their friends' dreams will be held. Every Wednesday, participants will be entered into a draw to receive prizes.

The 'Calligraphy Contest' is open to all citizens. Participants can express this year's youth policy slogan, 'A New 100 Years, Now It Is Youth!' or the Youth Month campaign message, 'Youth, Bloom!' in calligraphy and submit their entries by mail or email.

Although the event commemorating Coming-of-Age Day, held annually on the third Monday of May, will not take place, nationwide events such as a 30-second video contest on the theme 'Twenty, Youth,' SNS certification of 'Twenty, Moments of Memories,' and a rose delivery event to support flower farms celebrating the twenties will be held.