Seo-gu Wins Youth-Friendly Policy Grand Prize for Second Consecutive Year

Policies Supporting Youth Independence, Startups, and Employment Highly Praised

Seo-gu District in Gwangju won the Communication Award at the 2025 Youth-Friendly Legislative Awards. Photo by Seo-gu District Office

Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (District Mayor Kim Ikang), has been recognized for its youth-centered administrative achievements for the second consecutive year. Seo-gu was selected as an outstanding district by winning the Communication Award at the '2025 Youth-Friendly Legislative Awards'.

The Youth-Friendly Legislative Awards is a system organized by Youth and Future, a non-profit organization under the National Assembly Secretariat, which selects and awards local governments that have contributed to creating a youth-friendly environment through youth policies, legislation, and communication.

Seo-gu systematically plans and implements youth policies through its dedicated department, the Job and Youth Support Division. It also operates youth-exclusive spaces such as the 'Seo-gu Youth Center Plus' and the youth startup platform 'Seo-gu Startup Center', establishing a field-oriented policy foundation.

In addition, through activities of the Seo-gu Youth Policy Participation Group, the district has strengthened its policy proposal function by collecting opinions from young people. The district also supports youth employment by offering customized capacity-building programs through the Youth PI (Personal Identity) School.

Furthermore, through the 'Master Success School', Korea's top masters in baking, pastry, and culinary fields directly nurture young food service entrepreneurs. The district is also expanding the foundation for youth independence by implementing various policies, including a temporary monthly rent support project for young people.

Kim Ikang, Mayor of Seo-gu, stated, "This award is the result of policies promoted based on communication with young people," and added, "We will continue to actively support young people so that they can take on challenges and realize their dreams in the region."

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