Park Hye-jeong, Suncheon City Council Member, Urges Non-Discriminatory Support for Out-of-School Youth

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Park Hye-jung, a member of the Suncheon City Council (Chairman Seo Jeong-jin), urged for non-discriminatory support for out-of-school youth during a 5-minute free speech at the 1st plenary session of the 241st extraordinary meeting on the 6th.

Park said, "Last month, I received a delivery box containing agricultural products at my home," adding, "It was an 'Eco-friendly Agricultural Products Package' sent to the homes of all students in the province through collaboration between Jeonnam Province and the Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education, worth about 40,000 won."

Park stated, "Out-of-school youth, including 91 students from unauthorized alternative schools, totaling 279 individuals, were not included as recipients of this package," and emphasized, "As I urged support and attention for out-of-school youth during the 5-minute free speech at the 237th extraordinary meeting, these youth are the ones who need care more than anyone else in the national disaster situation caused by COVID-19."

She continued, "Out-of-school youth should receive the same treatment as students within the formal education system," and requested, "Please do not forget that they are also subjects who need care from adults."

Meanwhile, the eco-friendly agricultural products package was offered to 34,577 elementary, middle, and high school students within Suncheon City, with applications received and packages already sent to about 33,300 students. Additional applications from students who did not apply initially are being accepted and will close on the 8th.

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