'The Life of the MZ Generation and the Future of Youth Policy?' Seoul City and Seoul Institute to Hold Joint Academic Conference on the 19th

Seoul Youth Association Joint Academic Conference Held on the 19th
Sharing In-depth Analysis Results of Seoul Youth Panel Survey, Seeking Practical Response Measures Reflecting Youth Opinions

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] On the 14th, the Seoul Future Youth Planning Group and the Seoul Institute announced that they will hold the 2021 Seoul Youth Society Joint Academic Conference on the theme of "The Life of the MZ Generation and the Future of Youth Policy" on the 19th at the Seoul Institute's main conference room.

The academic conference will begin with an opening address by Kim Cheol-hee, head of the Future Youth Planning Group, followed by ▲a greeting from Yoo Ki-young, acting director of the Seoul Institute ▲an introduction to the Joint Academic Conference and the One-Person Household Youth Policy Research Center by Ahn Hyun-chan, director of the One-Person Household Youth Policy Research Center at the Seoul Institute ▲presentations and comprehensive discussions at the Seoul Youth Panel Academic Conference ▲a special lecture on "Research Methods Using Machine Learning" by Professor Noh Seung-chul of Hanshin University’s Department of Public Talent ▲and thematic presentations and designated discussions by young emerging researchers.

The Seoul Youth Panel Academic Conference session will feature in-depth analysis presentations of the Seoul Youth Panel by professional researchers and comprehensive discussions by young researchers.

In the research methodology special lecture session, Professor Noh Seung-chul of Hanshin University’s Department of Public Talent will give a special lecture on machine learning techniques using big data, a topic of recent interest among young researchers. The young emerging researchers session will present research results on various aspects of youth life that have attracted their attention, followed by designated discussions.

To prevent COVID-19 infection, this academic conference will be broadcast live online (YouTube), and citizens can participate in discussions through the Zoom video conferencing system by applying in advance.

Kim Cheol-hee, head of the Seoul Future Youth Planning Group, said, "At this important time when our society is showing keen interest in youth, the significance of this conference, which will present a new perspective on youth, is special," adding, "Seoul City will gather diverse youth voices to serve as the foundation for youth policy."

Yoo Ki-young, acting director of the Seoul Institute, said, "I hope today’s event, which discusses the overall lives of the MZ generation, that is, youth, including housing, jobs, and social networks, will lead to policies for their better lives," and added, "The Seoul Institute will also devote its capabilities to research supporting effective youth policies."

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