Candidate Lee: "I Will Make Yongin a City of 1.5 Million Where Young People Stay and Work"

Sangil Lee, Candidate for Yongin Mayor, Holds Policy Meeting with Youth
University Students and Young Adults Present the "Youth 150 Policy Proposal"
Lee Pledges to Promote the "Yongin Youth Priority Hiring Quota System"
"Will Strive to Implement the Most Actionable Policies First"

Sangil Lee, the People Power Party candidate for Mayor of Yongin Special City, met with local university students and young adults to discuss youth policy directions and his vision for the city's future. During the meeting, he expressed his commitment to building a youth-friendly city. Notably, he highlighted his plan to introduce the "Yongin Youth Priority Hiring Quota System" in partnership with local companies.

Candidate Sangil Lee held a policy meeting with university students and young adults belonging to the Yongin University Student Leader Forum on the 20th. Photo by Sangil Lee

On the 20th, Candidate Lee held a policy meeting with university students and young adults who are part of the "Yongin University Student Leader Forum," where they discussed issues such as youth housing, transportation, culture, employment, and strategies for responding to future industries.

During the forum, the youth participants presented Candidate Lee with the "Youth 150 Policy Proposal." This proposal included 150 policy tasks focused on youth employment, housing, transportation, culture, entrepreneurship, fostering talent in AI and semiconductors, and building platforms for youth participation—initiatives designed to have a tangible impact on young people's lives.

The participants emphasized, "Although Yongin is growing as a hub for the semiconductor industry, many young people leave for Seoul or other metropolitan areas after graduating from university. It is essential to better establish the foundations that enable young people to study, find employment, and settle down in Yongin."

The name "Youth 150" reflects the hope that Yongin, which is developing as a city centered on the semiconductor industry, will strengthen its future competitiveness through a youth-centered approach and eventually become a "city of 1.5 million residents."

Candidate Lee stated, "Yongin's future competitiveness ultimately comes from its youth. It is very meaningful for young people to consider and propose policies themselves, and this will greatly help us prepare for the city's future."

Candidate Lee Sangil held a policy meeting with university students and young people belonging to the 'Yongin University Student Leaders Forum' on the 20th. Photo by Candidate Lee Sangil

He continued, "I am truly impressed by the passion and thoughtfulness of the young people who prepared these 150 policy proposals. We will thoroughly review their feasibility, sustainability, and budget requirements, and will actively consider reflecting the most actionable projects in municipal policy, step by step."

In particular, Candidate Lee emphasized, "It is not enough to simply support youth events; for young people to stay in Yongin, we must create more quality jobs, help strengthen their capabilities, and provide robust transportation and living infrastructure."

He added, "We will actively pursue the implementation of the 'Yongin Youth Priority Hiring Quota System' in collaboration with outstanding local companies."

Candidate Lee further stated, "We must ensure the smooth progress of the semiconductor projects by Samsung Electronics and SK hynix and successfully develop Platform City so that Yongin becomes a vibrant city where industry, culture, and jobs are integrated—not just a bedroom community. We will grow the city's finances through semiconductor projects and boldly invest those resources for the benefit of youth and other citizens."

Regarding future transportation policy, he also presented plans to expand autonomous driving-based transportation systems. "To address the shortage of drivers and adapt to changes in the future transportation environment, we should broaden autonomous driving pilot projects and enhance regional transportation systems," he said, "with the goal of creating a city environment where young people can move freely without needing a car."

Candidate Sangil Lee holds a policy meeting with university students and young people belonging to the Yongin University Student Leader Forum on the 20th. Provided by Candidate Sangil Lee

Candidate Lee concluded, "I will continue to expand communication with university students and young adults, and strive to ensure that their diverse opinions are truly reflected in city administration and policy."

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