Introduction of 'Youth Life Record' to Replace School Life Records... 29 Applicants This Year

Out-of-School Youth Also Eligible for Comprehensive Student Record Admissions
Expansion of Participating Universities from 2022 After Pilot Project

On the 6th, when the 2021 academic year early admission essay exam was held, the area in front of Sungkyunkwan University in Jongno-gu, Seoul, was bustling with parents waiting for examinees. The universities that conducted the essay exam on that day prohibited parents other than the examinees and vehicles from entering the campus to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19). Photo by Kim Hyun-min kimhyun81@

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunju Lee] A 'Youth Life Record' that can replace the school life record book will be introduced. This is due to concerns that out-of-school youth without a school life record book find it difficult to apply for early admission processes such as the comprehensive student record screening.

The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family announced on the 15th that it has developed the Youth Life Record to replace the school life record book.

Based on the format of the school life record book, the Youth Life Record allows out-of-school youth support centers to record qualifications obtained, awards, club activities, and more.

This year, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Hallym University, and CHA University of Medicine have piloted the Youth Life Record, with 29 applicants. The Ministry plans to expand participating universities starting in 2022 after completing the pilot project.

The Youth Life Record can be supported through nearby out-of-school youth support centers, and detailed information is available through the Counseling and Welfare Development Institute.

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