"Raising Youth Together"…Iksan City Strengthens Youth Safety Net

Iksan City in North Jeolla Province has further strengthened its community-based support system to protect at-risk youth.

On April 21, Iksan City held the "1st Youth Welfare Deliberation Committee Meeting for 2026" at the city hall's main conference room, where the committee discussed support measures for at-risk youth and the selection of recipients for special assistance.

Iksan City in Jeollabuk-do held the "1st Youth Welfare Deliberation Committee Meeting of 2026" on the 21st at the city hall's main conference room. Photo by Iksan City

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The committee operates as a public-private consultative body with participation from 15 organizations, including the Iksan Office of Education, Iksan Police Station, Probation Office, and Employment Welfare Plus Center. Each institution works in coordination to identify youth in crisis and explore ways to support them.

During the review on this day, five youth were confirmed as recipients of special support for the first half of this year. These recipients will receive living expenses or educational support ranging from 150,000 won to 650,000 won per month for up to one year.

The meeting also highlighted the need for tailored support that reflects the complex challenges faced by youth, such as dropping out of school, family conflicts, and psychological or emotional issues. In addition, the committee discussed ways to strengthen cooperation among institutions to identify at-risk youth early and provide continuous management.

An Iksan City official stated, "We will continue to build a comprehensive safety net for youth so that those in need can receive timely support."

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