Changwon Special City "We Will Stand with Challenging Youth"

'Youth Day' Large-Scale Event Held to Provide a Venue for Exchange and Communication

Changwon Special City, Gyeongnam held the 'Youth Day Commemoration Ceremony' at the Masanhappo-gu Office Main Conference Room.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Song Jong-gu] Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam held the ‘Youth Day Commemoration Ceremony’ on the 17th at the Masanhappo-gu Office large conference room. Various Youth Week events will continue until the 23rd.

Youth Day is designated as the third Saturday of September according to the Youth Basic Act, and this year it falls on September 17.

About 300 young people attended the ceremony, which began with a ‘Message of Hope to Youth’ video from Hong Nam-pyo, Mayor of Changwon Special City, and a ‘A Day in the Life of Youth’ video showcasing passionate young people living vibrant days in various fields. There was also an awards ceremony for the Youth Policy Promotion UCC Contest. The city also presented commendations to meritorious youth who contributed to community development and the promotion of youth rights.

The second part of the ceremony featured a ‘Special Lecture by Hong Seok-cheon’ under the theme of youth and challenge, sharing his startup story and positive energy with young people nurturing their dreams in Changwon, creating a meaningful time together.

Additionally, Youth Week events include ‘Youth Night Run in Changwon’ and ‘Youth Creative Musical Performance’ and ‘Book Talk’ on the 17th, ‘Human Library’ on the 18th and 19th, and a ‘Youth Writers Exhibition’ from the 16th to the 30th.

Mayor Hong encouraged the youth, saying, “I hope you take on many challenges fueled by the passion of youth,” and “Changwon Special City will always stand with the youth who challenge themselves.”

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