Mapo-gu Breathes New Life into Youth Clubs by Supporting Activity Expenses

Support Needed to Enhance Youth Capabilities and Expand Active Social Participation Opportunities... Initiatives to Revitalize Youth Facing COVID-19 Challenges... 11 Clubs Selected in Various Fields Including Video Production, Music Band, Dance, and Cooking

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Mapo-gu (Mayor Yudonggyun) is promoting the ‘Youth Club Activity Support Project’ to revitalize voluntary gatherings of young people and will provide activity funds to 11 clubs in the area.

This project aims to invigorate young people who are struggling due to the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) this year. By supporting club activities, the district not only provides young people with opportunities for active social participation but also incorporates their fresh perspectives and ideas into district projects, thereby promoting community development.

The activity fund support is provided in the amount of 1 million KRW to clubs composed of three or more youths aged 19 to 39 who either reside in Mapo-gu or work or attend school in Mapo-gu.

During last month’s application period, a total of 28 clubs applied, and the district conducted a first round of document screening and a second round of interviews to finally select 11 clubs as support recipients.

During the selection process, the youth club interview was conducted with three external judges and one representative from each club attending. The representative introduced their club activities, and participants from other clubs conducted the interviews.

The selected clubs will engage in various fields such as video production, music bands, dance, and cooking.

They will sign an agreement with the district in June and hold regular meetings at least once a month until November while conducting club activities. In addition, at the end of the year, the district will hold a performance report meeting where all clubs can gather to share the results of this year’s activities.

Yudonggyun, Mayor of Mapo-gu, said, “Although there are still many restrictions on active youth activities due to social distancing in daily life, I hope that through this youth club activity supported by the district, young people will have opportunities to expand their personal networks and that many capable youth communities will be discovered.”

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