Ministry of Government Legislation Meets Korea Employment Information Service to Discuss Youth Policy Support

On-site Meeting... Gathering Improvement Opinions on Legal Revisions for Youth Policy Support

A scene of the Ministry of Government Legislation and the Korea Employment Information Service holding an on-site meeting related to youth policy. The fifth person from the left is Lee Kang-seop, the head of the Ministry of Government Legislation. (Photo by Ministry of Government Legislation)

[Sejong=Asia Economy Reporter Moon Chaeseok] On the 21st, the Ministry of Government Legislation announced that it visited the Korea Employment Information Service to hear opinions on improving laws and systems related to youth policies.

The meeting focused on difficulties in laws and systems encountered during the Korea Employment Information Service's implementation of youth employment policies, as well as suggestions from the field.

First, there was an opinion to convert the "Special Act on Youth Employment Promotion," currently operated as a temporary law, into a general law to establish a foundation for continuously and stably operating youth employment support policies. The special act is valid until December 31, 2023.

There was also a view that it is necessary to supplement the legal basis, such as budget execution, to effectively operate the youth employment service delivery system, including university job centers. Additionally, there was an opinion that institutions should jointly use statistics linking education and employment information to provide customized career development information for youth.

Based on the discussions, the Ministry of Government Legislation plans to prepare specific institutional improvement measures through consultations with related ministries. For matters requiring legal revisions, follow-up actions will be promptly pursued.

Lee Kangseop, head of the Ministry of Government Legislation, said, "It is the responsibility of the nation and our society to enable young people to nurture their dreams in their respective positions, which is essential for advancing into a creative and dynamic society." He added, "Especially this year, we will consistently listen to difficulties and suggestions from the field, focusing on youth policies, a key government project, and strive to ensure that laws requiring improvement are revised in a timely manner."

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