6,442 Gwangju Student Voters to Cast Their 'First Vote'

Student Councils Encourage Voting via Social Media
Aiming for 100% Participation in First-Ever Votes
New Voter Education Programs Also Planned

The Gwangju Student Council Chairpersons' Association announced on May 21 that it will launch a campaign to encourage first-time student voters to participate in the upcoming 21st presidential election scheduled for June 3.

On the same day, the association held its first meeting at the Gwangju Metropolitan Office of Education Research and Information Center, with 14 student council presidents and vice presidents from elementary, middle, and high schools in attendance, to discuss related plans.

The Gwangju Student Council Chairpersons' Association pledged to achieve a 100% voter turnout among Gwangju students for their first vote at age 18 during the 1st meeting held on the 21st at the Gwangju Metropolitan Office of Education Research and Information Center. Provided by Gwangju Metropolitan Office of Education

There are 6,442 eligible student voters in Gwangju for this election. The association plans to carry out various activities, including promotional campaigns on social media, posting messages wishing for a 100% turnout for the "first vote at age 18," taking promotional photos, and distributing press releases.

It will also provide "new voter education" for high school student voters, covering topics such as political laws, voting procedures, and prevention of election law violations. The elementary and middle school councils will introduce political participation content through online education provided by the Democratic Human Rights Education Center. In addition, the association will promote activities such as a digital sex crime prevention campaign, a short-form and webtoon contest, and the distribution of student behavior guideline banners.

Choi Jangwoo, president of the Gwangju High School Council (third-year student at Gwangju Seoseok High School), said, "We will make efforts to further activate student councils so that student opinions are reflected in educational policies."

Superintendent Lee Jeongseon stated, "I hope that student voters will help lead the future of Korea through their first vote," and added, "We will actively support activities for the healthy growth of young people."

The association plans to hold a total of four meetings this year to continue exchange activities among elementary, middle, and high school student councils.

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