Sinan County Youth Participate in Democratic Citizenship Camp to Foster Civic Awareness

Exchange and Historical Exploration in Seoul and Hanam from August 5 to 8

Twenty-four people, including teenagers from Sinan County, will leave on the 5th for a 3-night, 4-day Democratic Citizen Camp. Photo by Sinan County

Youth from Sinan County, Jeonnam are set to participate in a democratic citizenship camp held in Seoul and Hanam, aiming to foster their qualities as democratic citizens through exchange and hands-on experiences.

According to the county on August 5, a total of 24 participants?including 7 youth and 17 members of the Youth Participation Committee?will take part in the democratic citizenship camp for four days and three nights, from today until August 8.

This camp is part of the "Youth Growth Support Project in Areas with Declining Population," and it has been organized to expand opportunities for exchange among youth and to cultivate the values of democracy and civic competence.

Participants will begin by signing a memorandum of understanding with the Hanam Youth Participation Organization, and then work to improve their communication skills and social abilities through exchange programs and sports activities.

They also plan to directly visit symbolic sites of democracy such as Gyeongbokgung Palace, the National Assembly Building, Seodaemun Prison History Hall, and the Constitutional Court, thereby broadening their understanding of Korea's constitutional history and citizens' rights and responsibilities.

In addition, cultural activities will be held at Seoul Future Lab and Lotte World, providing opportunities for new experiences that help stabilize emotions and relieve academic stress.

Kim Daehwan, head of the Department of Women and Youth in Sinan County, said, "I hope this camp will serve as an opportunity for youth to develop sensitivity to democracy and a sense of civic consciousness," adding, "We will continue to actively promote various youth-led growth programs in the future."

The county expects that, through this program, youth will be able to form friendships beyond their local area and acquire the competencies required to become leaders of future society.

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