Jeonnam Provincial Assembly Member Kim Hojin: "Prevent Population Outflow by Reflecting Youth Voices"

Kim Hojin, a member of the Jeonnam Provincial Assembly (Democratic Party of Korea·Naju 1), recently advocated for strengthening support for youth policies at the 'Jeonnam Women and Family Agenda Meeting,' he announced on the 3rd.

This meeting was organized by the Jeonnam Women and Family Foundation together with the Jeonnam Provincial Government's Women and Family Policy Office and the Jeonnam Provincial Assembly's Health, Welfare, and Environment Committee to discuss major policy agendas in the women and family sector of Jeonnam.

Kim Hojin, Jeonnam Provincial Assembly Member

On the day, Assemblyman Kim, in a presentation titled "Transition and Tasks of Jeonnam Youth Policy," stated, "To realize a Jeonnam where youth stay and enjoy living, substantial policies reflecting the voices of youth and active investment are necessary," adding, "Jeonnam is facing a crisis of 'youth extinction' along with local extinction due to population decline caused by low birth rates, ultra-aging, and youth population outflow."

He continued, "For Jeonnam to be reborn, it is important that the younger generation does not leave but stays in Jeonnam," and added, "Youth choose the metropolitan area due to practical issues such as lack of job diversity and quality jobs, absence of education and training institutions, and the rate of youth returning after leaving is very low."

Furthermore, he emphasized, "The outflow of youth population is a social phenomenon that seriously affects local communities," and stated, "Active investment should be made in policies that reflect the voices of youth and enhance their sense of impact, such as fostering new industries unique to Jeonnam, attracting companies to create jobs, supporting youth startups and entrepreneurship, and strengthening the educational environment."

He concluded, "All entities including local communities, government, companies, and schools must cooperate to protect the future of youth and unite efforts for the prosperity of local communities."

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