"Youth Taking Flight, Siheung Offers Support"... Siheung City Launches Full-Scale "Youth Growth Project"

Siheung City Launches “2026 Youth Growth Project”
Tailored Support at Youth Station... Secures 85 Million Won in National Funding

Siheung City in Gyeonggi Province and the Siheung Youth Foundation will officially launch the “2026 Youth Growth Project” starting in May. The project will be based at the “Youth Station,” a youth complex cultural space located in Jeongwang-dong, and is designed to help local youth make their way into society.

Youth Growth Project Poster. Provided by Siheung City

This project was selected for a public contest organized by the Ministry of Employment and Labor, securing 85 million won in national funding—equivalent to 80% of the total project budget of 106.26 million won. The Siheung Youth Foundation’s Youth Business Division will oversee operations, offering professional counseling and tailored programs.

A key feature is that the dedicated youth space “Youth Station,” known for its accessibility, lowers the threshold for participation so that unemployed young people can visit without hesitation and take part in counseling and educational programs. Eligible participants include unemployed youth and soon-to-be graduates aged 19 to 39 who live or are active in Siheung City.

Applications can be made on-site at Youth Station or through the Youth Growth Project page on the “Employment24” website. Starting in May, programs will be customized for each individual based on one-on-one assessments by professional counselors.

In May, offerings will include career redesign, daily life support (such as mental health counseling and themed experiential activities), network support (interest-based communities, social dining, etc.), and basic education for newcomers to society (including information on rental fraud and financial education). If needed, the project will also be seamlessly linked with other initiatives such as the Ministry of Employment and Labor’s “Youth Challenge Support Project” and the “National Employment Support System” to provide uninterrupted, tailored services.

Jo Hyunja, Director of Gender Equality and Family Affairs, said, “This project will serve as a stepping stone that goes beyond job placement to care for the hearts and self-esteem of young people, helping them take confident steps into society. Through the open space of Youth Station, we will establish a comprehensive youth support system without gaps.”

Meanwhile, since opening in 2019, “Youth Station” has served as a cultural oasis supporting new experiences and free activities for young people. Any youth in Siheung can make broad use of the space, participate in programs, borrow items, book facilities, and organize small group activities.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.