Governor Kim Dong-yeon Communicates with Out-of-Home Youth and Others at Former Governor's Residence Ahead of Chuseok

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] Kim Dong-yeon, Governor of Gyeonggi-do, prepared a warm communication event for 'out-of-home youth' who cannot be with their families during the nation's biggest holiday, Chuseok, and young adults preparing for independence.

Gyeonggi-do announced that on the 8th, Governor Kim Dong-yeon held the '2022 Chuseok Celebration Gyeonggi-do Dodam Meal' (a warm meal together at Chuseok Dodamso) event for out-of-home youth and young adults preparing for independence at the former governor's residence 'Dodamso' in Paldal-gu, Suwon-si.

The event was held for about 20 youths aged 9 to 24 who had left their guardians due to family conflicts, abuse, family breakdown, or running away, as well as young adults aged 18 and over who had completed protection in child welfare facilities or foster care and were preparing for independence.

Governor Kim and the participants gathered on the outdoor lawn, making songpyeon by family (team), and enjoyed traditional games related to Chuseok such as quizzes, jegichagi (shuttlecock kicking), and tuho throwing.

Governor Kim then had lunch with the participants and held a meeting to discuss issues and seek improvements in youth support projects.

Gyeonggi-do supports the independence foundation of out-of-home youth through housing and employment support, and operates the nation's first 'Double Independence Account' for stable asset formation of out-of-home youth.

Additionally, to strengthen the independence preparation capabilities of young adults preparing for independence and to ensure stable social adaptation and independence after protection ends, Gyeonggi-do operates the Gyeonggi-do Independence Support Agency.

Twenty dedicated independence support staff provide customized case management, service linkage, and regular counseling.

Meanwhile, Dodamso is the new name of the former Gyeonggi-do governor's residence, meaning 'a space embracing the residents.'

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