Gwangju University Leads Support for Youth Cultural and Artistic Activities

Nam-gu Youth Counseling Center and Hosim Memorial Library held a viewing event titled 'The Birth of Resonance in the First Row of Gwangju Theater.' Photo by Honam University

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Cho Hyung-joo] Gwangju University (President Kim Hyuk-jong), which operates the Nam-gu Youth Counseling Center on consignment, and the Hosim Memorial Library at schools recently announced on the 27th that they conducted a program to visit the Gwangju Design Biennale supporting cultural and artistic activities for local at-risk youth.

This program was prepared to help youth view the world from various perspectives through design.

In addition, to celebrate October as the month of culture, a viewing event titled ‘Gwangju Theater Front Row: The Birth of Resonance’ was held to support youth in overcoming COVID-19, provide emotional stability, and promote healthy, future-oriented growth and development.

Im Hyung-taek, director of the Nam-gu Youth Counseling and Welfare Center at Gwangju University and professor of Youth Counseling and Lifelong Education, said, “Through this event, I hope that youth had an opportunity to avoid cultural marginalization, improve their quality of life, and bridge cultural gaps between social classes. We will support many youths to participate in various programs planned for this year so they can warmly conclude the year.”

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