'Youth's Right Thoughts' YDF Democratic Youth Forum Launch Ceremony a Great Success

Expectations for Activities Including Gathering Local Youth Policy Proposals

The launch ceremony of the Mokpo Democratic Youth Forum, which expressed a bold ambition to capture the thoughts of new young people. Photo by Mokpo Democratic Youth Forum Office

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Jeong Seunghyun] The 2021 YDF Democratic Youth Forum inauguration ceremony was held in Mokpo, Jeonnam on the 7th.

Prior to the inauguration ceremony, a flea market and experiential events were held to revitalize youth gatherings, with about 100 young people from the Mokpo area attending.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by Kim Jongsik, Mayor of Mokpo; Jo Okhyun, Jeonnam Provincial Assembly member; Kim Seongmun, CEO of Mokpo Newspaper; Lee Jeongho, conductor of the Mokpo City Choir; and Moon Chunwon, CEO of Life ESG, among others. Hong Changui was appointed as the inaugural president of the forum.

Mayor Kim, who attended the inauguration ceremony, said, "The future industrial development direction of Mokpo is 3+1," and added, "Programs for the youth of Mokpo will also be carried out step by step."

He continued, "If there are good ideas, let's share them anytime," emphasizing, "Policy measures discussed with the youth will always be actively reviewed."

During his welcoming speech at the inauguration, President Hong Changui stated, "We must continuously provide opportunities to young people with dreams and talents and discover and nurture talents," expressing his bold aspiration, "If we fuse the wisdom between generations, we will be even more courageous and able to advance."

Meanwhile, at this inauguration ceremony, support videos were also sent by National Assembly members Kim Won-i, a native of the Mokpo area, as well as Ko Minjeong and Woo Wonsik.

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