Gwangjin District Publishes '2026 Youth Policy Guide'

All 98 Programs in One Book... 300 Copies to Be Distributed

Gwangjin District in Seoul has published the "2026 Gwangjin District Youth Policy Guide," a comprehensive book containing youth support policies. The 71-page guide covers 98 programs across five areas: employment and entrepreneurship, housing, culture, sports and education, daily life and welfare, and participation and communication. It organizes youth support programs that were previously scattered across different sectors, allowing readers to easily review all of them at a glance.

2026 Youth Policy Guide Cover. Provided by Gwangjin-gu.

Major programs include support for language and certification exam fees for job-seeking youth, the Youth Startup Hub, Gwangjin-style Youth Monthly Rent Support, Youth Cultural Life Voucher, meal support for unemployed youth, adaptation support for newly relocated youth, and the operation of the Youth Portal.

To enhance user convenience, the guide categorizes programs by their managing organizations—Gwangjin District, Seoul City, and central government ministries—and includes contact information and QR codes for each program so that users can quickly access the necessary details. The appendix also features a "Youth Map" showing the locations of libraries and cultural and sports facilities frequently used by young people.

The guide is available as an e-book on the Gwangjin District website and through the Youth Portal. Additionally, 300 printed copies will be distributed to local youth facilities.

Reflecting the district’s high proportion of young residents, Gwangjin District has implemented policies such as annual support of up to KRW 150,000 for language and certification exam fees, Gwangjin-style Youth Monthly Rent Support of KRW 200,000 per month for up to two years, and meal support for unemployed single-person households. Recognizing the results of these policies, Gwangjin District has been awarded the "Youth-Friendly Parliamentary Award" for communication for three consecutive years.

An official from the district stated, "Many young people have missed out on policy benefits simply because they were unaware of the information," adding, "Through this guide, we hope young people can easily find the information they need and receive practical assistance."

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