Financial Services Commission Launches 2030 Advisory Group... Youth Leap Account Applications Triple in January

Over 170,000 Applicants as Contribution Support Expands

The Financial Services Commission announced on the 17th that it held the '2nd Financial Services Commission 2030 Advisory Group Launch Ceremony.' The 2030 Advisory Group refers to an advisory group composed of young people aged 19 to 39, established by the FSC to share the perceptions of the younger generation on major financial policies. The group consists of up to 20 members who will serve a two-year term.

On the day, Kim So-young, Vice Chairman of the FSC, stated, "The FSC has consistently pursued various policy efforts to improve the financial conditions of young people," adding, "In particular, since January this year, the number of applicants for the Youth Leap Account has surpassed 170,000 this month due to the expansion of contribution support, which is about three times the average number of applicants over the previous three months (60,000)."

She continued, "For such policy efforts to genuinely help the lives of young people in the future, the advisory group must serve as a reliable guide," and urged, "The advisory group should act as a bridge conveying the thoughts of the younger generation and honestly share the candid voices from the field without any distortion."

During the subsequent 'Youth Finance Roundtable,' members expressed concerns that "compared to previous generations, the younger generation has fewer opportunities to build assets through income flow." However, they also noted that since the Youth Leap Account offers a return effect comparable to a savings product with an annual maximum interest rate of 9.5%, and given the recent economic situation, it has become relatively more attractive than other financial products, they expect the Youth Leap Account to effectively provide opportunities for asset formation.

Additionally, the members mentioned that as the financial burdens on the younger generation increase due to demographic changes, various improvement measures are needed to alleviate these burdens. They explained that improvement plans should be developed not only for asset formation but also in areas such as credit and debt management, housing stability, and financial education.

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