President Moon: "Youth-Created Youth Policies Have Been Finalized"

Welcome Message on SNS for Confirmation of Basic Youth Policy Plan... Support for 555,000 Jobs, Supply of 273,000 Youth Housing Units

[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] "Youth-created youth policies have been finalized."

President Moon Jae-in stated in a post on social network service (SNS) on the 23rd, "The ‘Basic Plan for Youth Policy’ directly created by young people was finalized today by the resolution of the ‘Youth Policy Coordination Committee.’"

President Moon explained, "The ‘Youth Policy Coordination Committee,’ formed following the enforcement of the Youth Basic Act last August, appointed a total of 20 private members, among whom 12 are youth representatives who have actively worked for the rights and independence of young people. This means that youth are no longer just policy targets but have become the main agents in policy-making."

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In particular, President Moon emphasized, "The finalization of the ‘Basic Plan for Youth Policy’ is the first step toward transforming the overall lives of our youth," adding, "To secure the right of youth to work, we will support 555,000 jobs starting next year and the government will be involved throughout the entire process of technology startups."

President Moon said, "By 2025, we will supply 273,000 youth housing units, pursue zero university tuition burden for low-income youth, and cultivate 100,000 core talents tailored to regional needs and future new industries," stating, "We will ensure that youth stand at the center of Korea’s transformation."

President Moon stated, "Our youth possess world-class competitiveness. Young people are the proud leaders driving social and economic change," and added, "Now, an institutional environment has been established to realize the dreams of youth. The government will support youth to lead proactive lives and pioneer the future together."

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