Busan Gijang-gun Discovers Gijang-style Youth Policies

Benchmarking Outstanding Local Governments, Forming Youth Policy Council, and Enacting Basic Youth Ordinance

Busan Gijang-gun Government Office.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] A ‘Gijang-type Youth Policy’ that listens to various opinions of young people in the Gijang area of Busan and establishes a basic plan for society as a whole, including economy, culture, and welfare, to reflect in policies is being promoted.

Gijang-gun decided to develop a ‘Gijang-type Youth Policy’ following the enforcement of the ‘Youth Basic Act’ starting August 5. Gijang-gun plans to implement diverse and substantial policies to promote youth rights and interests in all fields including politics, economy, society, and culture.

The government enacted the ‘Youth Basic Act’ on February 4, which stipulates matters related to the establishment of youth policies and youth support. In line with the enforcement of the ‘Youth Basic Act’ on August 5, Gijang-gun is pushing for the enactment of the ‘Gijang-gun Youth Basic Ordinance’ to establish a systematic and comprehensive support system to expand youth policy participation and improve quality of life.

Additionally, a youth policy council will be formed to collect diverse opinions from young people, and a basic plan establishment project will be undertaken to conduct a youth status survey covering all aspects of society such as economic status, living environment, vocational training, cultural environment, and health welfare.

A Gijang-gun official said, “We have prepared in advance to revitalize youth policies by visiting Jeonbuk Wanju-gun, Iksan-si, Jeonnam Suncheon-si, and Yeosu-si to consult on various youth policies and collect related materials.”

He added, “We plan to further activate youth policies such as youth internship support and startup support that have been promoted so far, and collect diverse opinions from young people, the actual users of the policies, through recruitment of members for the youth policy council.”

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