Hong Nam-ki Meets University Student Reporters, Promises to Ease Youth Employment Concerns

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Hong Nam-ki attends a meeting with the university student press corps at the Government Seoul Office in Gwanghwamun, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 2nd, delivering a greeting. (Photo by Ministry of Economy and Finance)

[Sejong=Asia Economy Reporter Moon Chaeseok] Hong Nam-ki, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance, held a meeting with university student social media reporters in Gwanghwamun, Seoul on the 2nd, the Ministry of Economy and Finance announced.

At the meeting, awards were given to outstanding reporters, and opinions were exchanged on various economic issues such as virtual assets, real estate, and the Korean New Deal.

Deputy Prime Minister Hong said, "As expected, young people cited employment (jobs) and housing as their biggest difficulties," adding, "We heard various opinions including the expansion of private sector jobs and the operation plan for youth-specialized housing."

He continued, "We will strive to reflect the opinions raised in meetings related to the five major areas of youth employment, housing, culture, education, and participation in the economic policy direction for the second half of the year, tax reform plans, and next year's budget."

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