Kim Dong-yeon, Gyeonggi Provincial Assembly Youth Council Meeting... "Looking Forward to a Pleasant Rebellion Breaking the Established Powers"

Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon invited 17 young members of the Gyeonggi Provincial Assembly to Dodamso (the former governor's residence) on the 6th for a meeting and is taking a commemorative photo. Photo by Gyeonggi Provincial Government

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] Kim Dong-yeon, Governor of Gyeonggi Province, met with young members of the Gyeonggi Provincial Assembly and urged them to "not only focus on youth policies but also create a pleasant rebellion with fresh ideas across the entire provincial administration."

On the 6th, Governor Kim held a luncheon meeting with young Democratic Party assembly members of Gyeonggi Province at Dodamso (the former Gyeonggi Governor's official residence) and said, "I want to hear from the generations most sensitive to the rapidly changing world. I don't think it is right to listen only to youth for youth policies or only to women for women’s policies."

The attendees were 17 members of the Democratic Party Youth Support Group in the provincial assembly, aged 24 to 46, including Kim Tae-hee, Jang Min-su, Jeon Ja-young, Park Jin-young, Lee Ja-hyung, Moon Seung-ho, Byun Jae-seok, Park Sang-hyun, Yoo Kyung-hyun, Oh Ji-hoon, Lee Jae-young, Im Chang-hwi, Yoo Ho-jun, Jang Han-byeol, Jang Yoon-jung, Choi Min, and Jeong Dong-hyeok. Deputy Governor of Economy Yeom Tae-young and Chief Secretary for Political Affairs Kim Dal-soo also attended.

Governor Kim repeatedly emphasized that young assembly members should participate in all Gyeonggi Province policies.

He first said, "I am very pleased to discuss youth policies with you all," and requested, "Please provide your opinions and participate not only in youth policies but in all policies."

He continued, "Although this issue also arises in the electoral system, certain groups are often underrepresented compared to their population. Many decisions affecting future generations in our policies are made by so-called vested interests, political elites, and a few senior bureaucrats," adding, "I hope you will play a role in breaking these vested interests not only in youth policies but in all policies. Please contribute with fresh ideas and create the kind of pleasant rebellion I talk about that can overturn the status quo."

Furthermore, he said, "The power of youth will develop our country. When I say youth, it is not only about age; some people remain youthful even as they grow older," and added, "If we have the power of youth such as challenge, attempt, and creativity, it will develop Gyeonggi Province and the Republic of Korea. I hope you will be at the center of this."

The assembly members attending the meeting conveyed their opinions on various issues such as youth employment and the Gyeonggi Province organizational restructuring plan, and requested to make such meetings regular. In response, Governor Kim agreed to meet quarterly and shared his contact information with the members.

The communication meeting with young assembly members will be held in two sessions considering the assembly schedule. A meeting with young members of the People Power Party is planned for next month.

Meanwhile, Governor Kim invited 34 assembly members who made 5-minute speeches at the Gyeonggi Provincial Assembly on the 14th and 18th of last month to Dodamso for a meeting, emphasizing communication for cooperation.

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