Gyeongbuk Gyeongju and Gyeongnam Goseong Selected as Outstanding Local Governments for Youth Policy

Commendations Awarded to 17 Outstanding Local Governments in Youth Policy

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family announced on the 22nd that it has selected 17 outstanding local governments for youth policy.

The Ministry will award a total of 17 honors, including 2 Presidential Citations, 5 Prime Minister Citations, and 10 Minister of Gender Equality and Family Citations. This year, the scope of analysis and evaluation expanded from 114 cities, counties, and districts to 228, and some area-specific evaluations were reorganized into comprehensive policy evaluations.

Gyeongju City in Gyeongbuk, which received the Presidential Citation, contributed to the revitalization of youth activities by developing and distributing the ‘Visiting Youth Activity Program’ reflecting the regional characteristics of Gyeongju through the youth training facility Hwarang Village in Gyeongju.

Goseong County in Gyeongnam implemented the 'Goseong County Youth Dream Voucher Support Project,' which can be used at affiliated stores related to culture, career, and health, promoting the basic rights and welfare of youth. They also strengthened the foundation of youth policy by establishing a dedicated youth department (Education and Youth Division) and securing personnel (hiring dedicated youth development officials).

Iksan City in Jeonbuk, which received the Prime Minister Citation, operated a special youth policy task force and a public-private council to establish mid- to long-term plans based on the ‘Youth Needs and Status Survey,’ and created a foundation for youth policy by enacting an ordinance to activate youth participation. They were recognized for promoting customized projects for out-of-school youth and multicultural youth.

Jeong Young-ae, Minister of Gender Equality and Family, stated, "For youth to realize their dreams and grow up healthy and safely, it is very important that youth policies established by central government ministries are promoted through organic cooperation with local governments." She added, "We will widely publicize the cases and policy achievements of outstanding local governments to support the further activation of youth policies in local communities."

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