Suncheon-si Holds Communication Workshop for Youth Policy Council

by Heo Seonsik

Published 12 Jun.2023 14:07(KST)

Updated 15 Aug.2025 14:24(KST)

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On-site Tour to Explore Plans for Revitalizing the Original Downtown Area

Suncheon City, Jeollanam-do (Mayor Nogwan-gyu) announced that on the 10th, a communication workshop was held at the Youth Center with about 20 members of the Youth Policy Council in attendance.

The workshop was organized to promote communication and harmony among council members and to encourage active networking. The program included communication lectures, council subcommittee discussions, and a tour of the old downtown area.

[Photo by Suncheon City]

To foster empathy among the members, the workshop featured recreational-style programs such as ▲keyword self-introductions to get to know each other ▲ice-breaking activities ▲free talks about youth activities, adding an element of fun.

After sharing time for empathy and communication, group discussions were held by subcommittee on pressing issues. Participants also visited various alleys in the old downtown area, including the underground shopping mall and Byeolmi-gil, to directly observe the increasing number of vacant stores and recognize the seriousness of the old downtown’s decline.

In particular, to revitalize the old downtown, the group visited the ‘Byeolmi-gil Night Market’ site, which is jointly operated by the Old Downtown Merchants Association and young people, providing a meaningful opportunity to consider and explore revitalization plans from the youth perspective.

Lee Won-gi, chairman of the Youth Policy Council, said, “Communication and solidarity among council members are important to capture the diverse voices of youth. It seems the workshop provided a time to get to know each other and empathize.” He added, “We will actively serve as a communication channel for youth to share concerns and envision a happy future together with the youth of Suncheon.”

Meanwhile, the Youth Policy Council is actively engaged in discovering and proposing youth policy agendas through three subcommittees: Culture & Communication, Welfare, and Employment. It serves as a communication channel with youth by collecting opinions, monitoring policies, participating in city administration activities, and promoting initiatives.