Jeong Young-ae, Minister of Gender Equality and Family, "Youth-led Timely Policy Implementation"

Visited Youth Facilities in Gangwon Region to Gather Opinions
Promoting Youth Participation in Future Environmental Agendas like Carbon Neutrality
Strengthening Digital Activities such as Metaverse Initiatives

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] Jeong Young-ae, Minister of Gender Equality and Family, will visit the Wonju Youth Counseling Welfare Center and the Out-of-School Youth Support Center on the 16th to listen to on-site opinions in the year of youth policy transition.

On the same day, Minister Jeong will visit the National Pyeongchang Youth Training Center under the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, currently used as the 3rd Living Treatment Center in Gangwon Province, to check the facility operation status and quarantine situation.

The Youth Counseling Welfare Center is an essential linked institution within the youth safety network that provides services such as counseling, emergency rescue, and medical support to at-risk youth. This year, two additional branches will be established in Ganghwa, Incheon, and Seokgwan, Seongbuk, Seoul. The number of visiting counselors called 'Youth Companions' will also be increased.

The Out-of-School Youth Support Center is an institution that supports out-of-school youth with counseling, education, and job experience. This year, 10 additional dedicated spaces will be created, expanding the total to 44 centers.

The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family is strengthening communication with the field by holding two consecutive meetings with youth organizations, facilities, and stakeholders, as well as youth academic society meetings, with the goal of promoting youth-friendly policies this year.

They plan to activate youth participation in future environmental agendas such as carbon neutrality and promote digital-based activities using the metaverse (extended virtual world).

Additionally, this year’s main theme of the 'Korea-ASEAN Youth Conference (Summit)' will focus on climate and environment issues such as 'carbon neutrality practice measures,' and the digital experience center at the National Youth Training Center will be advanced. Various professional job experience opportunities will also be provided to help youth find their aptitudes.

Minister Jeong Young-ae said, "As the main ministry for youth policy, the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family will create an environment where all youth, including out-of-school and at-risk youth, can freely and creatively pursue their dreams through timely policies led by youth themselves."

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