'Hope Stepping Stone Center' for Independent Youth in Incheon to Open Next Year... Samsung and Sarangui Yeolmae Partnership Agreement

The 'Samsung Hope Didimdol Incheon Center,' a residential and educational space for protected children and young adults preparing for independence in the Incheon area, will open in the first half of next year.

On the 2nd, Incheon City announced that it had signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the establishment of the center together with Samsung Electronics, Community Chest of Korea (Sarangui Yeolmae), and the Catholic Child and Youth Foundation.

The center will have a total of 20 residential spaces, including 16 independent living rooms and 4 independent experience rooms, as well as counseling rooms, classrooms, and offices. Once the center opens, it will provide a private room for one person for up to two years, and an integrated program will be operated to strengthen practical competencies such as economics, finance, real estate, employment, and career development.

At the 'Samsung Hope Stepping Stone Incheon Center Business Agreement Ceremony' held at Incheon City Hall on the 2nd, Lee Yong-kwon, Chairman of the Catholic Children and Youth Foundation, Park Seung-hee, President of Samsung Electronics, Yoo Jeong-bok, Mayor of Incheon, and Kim Byung-jun, Chairman of the Community Chest of Korea (from left), are taking a commemorative photo.
[Photo by Incheon City]

The organizations participating in the signing ceremony pledged to cooperate in the construction and operation of the center and agreed to support protected children and young adults preparing for independence to grow into healthy members of society.

Samsung Electronics will bear the necessary funding for the project through the Community Chest of Korea, which will establish the overall business plan for the construction and operation of the center and manage and support the operating corporation. The Catholic Child and Youth Foundation plans to operate the center for the next three years and then donate it to Incheon City.

Park Seung-hee, President of Samsung Electronics, said, "Once the center is established, we expect the synergy effect to be maximized in connection with the 'In(pum) Project' promoted by Incheon City," adding, "I hope it will become a space that plants seeds of hope for young people dreaming of independence."

The 'In(pum) Project' for accompanying young adults preparing for independence means 'the embrace of Incheon,' reflecting the intention that the city and its citizens join forces to support these young adults like a parent's embrace. The In(pum) Project provides integrated services covering all aspects of life through 21 projects in six areas: independent living, housing stability, psychological and emotional support, employment and career support, pre-support for those exiting protection, and establishment of an independent foundation.

Yoo Jung-bok, Mayor of Incheon City, said, "We will do our best to ensure that the Samsung Hope Didimdol Incheon Center becomes a great support for young people who have fears and anxieties about independence and leads to practical independence."

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