Yoon Orders "Active Review of Intern Recruitment System for Youth Participation in State Affairs"

"Actively Reflecting Youth Voices in National Policy Is True Participation and Fairness"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Ki-min Lee] President Yoon Suk-yeol emphasized on the 11th that "the core of youth issues is the participation of young people in state affairs." This underscores the necessity of youth participation in governance, as they are the future leaders of the economy and hold the key to solving various social problems.

At the Cabinet meeting held at the Yongsan Presidential Office building that morning, President Yoon instructed, "Assign youth aides to each government ministry and actively consider the youth internship recruitment system," according to a briefing by Lee Jae-myung, Deputy Spokesperson of the Presidential Office.

President Yoon stated, "Listen to the opinions of young people not only regarding youth policies but also faithfully reflect the views of future generations in all policy implementations."

He continued, "Since young people are not part of vested interests, they have no prejudice and evaluate interest cartels objectively. Actively incorporating these voices of youth into state affairs is true participation and fairness," adding, "There are many outstanding talents among overseas Korean youth as well, so provide them with opportunities to participate in government policies."

President Yoon emphasized, "Actively reflecting these voices of youth in state affairs is true participation and fairness."

In his opening remarks at the Cabinet meeting that day, President Yoon also mentioned, "We will keep the promise to work together with young people as partners in state governance," and added, "We must never forget that the responsibility to ensure that the dreams of young people are not crushed lies with me, the Cabinet members, and our government."

Regarding whether there are any new policies or measures being considered related to the youth internship system and youth recruitment opportunities, a key official from the Presidential Office stated, "I believe there are discussions on various methods, including internships, on how government ministries, including the Presidential Office and other administrative agencies, can reflect the voices of young people not only in youth policies but in all policies."

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