Uiseong-gun Receives 'Youth-Friendly Legislative Award Grand Prize' ... Hosted by 'Youth and Future'

County Governor Kim Jusu: "I Will Implement Youth Policies"

Uiseong-gun, Gyeongbuk Province (Governor Kim Jusu) announced on the 18th that it has received the '2023 Youth-Friendly Legislative Award Grand Prize' organized by the corporation 'Youth and Future.'

The award ceremony held on the 16th took place at the Culture Square in Yeouido Park, Seoul, during the '7th Korea Youth Day Commemoration Event 2023.' 'Youth and Future' is a corporation affiliated with the National Assembly Secretariat that evaluates government youth-related policies and proposes alternatives.

Gyeongbuk Uiseong-gun received the 'Youth-Friendly Dedication Award Grand Prize,' and Kim Ju-su, the mayor of Uiseong-gun (4th from the left in the front row), is holding the plaque for a commemorative photo.

The 'Youth-Friendly Legislative Award' has been presented since 2018 in comprehensive, policy, and communication categories to encourage the achievements of National Assembly members and metropolitan and local governments who have worked hard for the lives of youth through outstanding policies, legislation, and communication for young people. The award's significance is further enhanced as the youth, the policy beneficiaries, directly select and present the awards.

Uiseong-gun received high praise for actively implementing youth policies to strengthen youth activities in various fields such as start-ups and jobs, housing, culture, and arts, including the establishment of a dedicated Youth Policy Division this year.

Additionally, at this award ceremony, about 20 young people from Uiseong-gun voluntarily participated, presenting a congratulatory bouquet to Governor Kim Jusu and holding placards while cheering for the award, attracting the attention of other participants.

On this day, Governor Kim Jusu expressed his gratitude to the local youth who participated in the ceremony and said, "We will do our best to implement policies reflecting the needs of youth so that the young people who will be responsible for our future can settle stably in the region and engage in more active activities," sharing his award acceptance remarks.

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