Omiseop, Gwangju Seo-gu Council Member, Receives Korea Youth Foundation 'Youth Hope Award'

Recognized for Enacting the 'Independent Youth Support Ordinance' and More

Oh Miseop, a member of the Gwangju Seo-gu Council, was recognized for his legislative activities for youth.

Oh announced on the 30th that he recently received the ‘Youth Hope Award’ from the Korea Youth Foundation at the National Assembly Members' Office Building.

The Korea Youth Foundation selects and awards the Youth Hope Award to elected officials and heads of organizations who have developed policy agendas closely related to the lives of youth and carried out various projects for their healthy growth.

Oh Miseop, a member of the Gwangju Seo-gu Council, recently received the 'Youth Hope Award' from the Korea Youth Foundation at the National Assembly Members' Office Building. Photo by Oh Miseop's office

The Youth Hope Award is selected through a first review committee, followed by an ‘online vote by 1,000 youth,’ and a final review by the committee. This year, 1,395 people participated in the vote.

Oh received the award in recognition of his legislative activities supporting youth preparing for independence. He held a roundtable to explore support measures for youth preparing for independence and enacted the first ordinance in Gwangju Metropolitan City to support these youth for their stable independence.

Additionally, through his legislative activities, he has consistently requested inspection and support for youth independence support projects, and has maintained regular and organic meetings with youth through career mentoring and sponsorship connections.

Oh said, “Seeing young people take an interest in the legislative activities of council members and actively engage in policy-making for youth gave me hope for the future of the nation,” adding, “I am honored to receive this precious award for the future generation.”

Meanwhile, Oh has also received the ‘Korea Local Legislative Service Award’ from the Gwangju City Autonomous Council Chairpersons Association and the ‘Gender Equality Policy Award’ from Women’s Newspaper & JeonYeNe (National Women Local Councilors Network).

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