Suwon to Develop Fresh Policies Aligned with Youth Perspectives

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jeong Jun-sung] The 'Suwon Youth Council' plans to further activate youth policies this year and actively gather opinions from young people.

On the 29th, Suwon City held the '2022 Suwon City Youth Council Regular General Meeting' at the Gajigaji Hall of the Suwon Youth Support Center and shared plans for major activities to be undertaken this year.

The general meeting, conducted in a hybrid format combining in-person and online modes using video conferencing software, drew approximately 50 youth council members who discussed the direction of activities such as policy forums and roundtable discussions, as well as ways to revitalize youth policies.

The Youth Council plans major activities for this year including ▲continuous recruitment and appointment of Youth Council members ▲holding monthly regular meetings and roundtable discussions (policy monitoring, proposal of new policies, etc.) ▲implementing programs such as youth policy forums and capacity-building workshops ▲establishing an online communication channel (sharing Youth Council activities at the Suwon Youth Support Center).

Launched in August last year, the Suwon Youth Council is a youth activity organization composed of 101 young members aged 19 to 34 who reside in Suwon City or work or study at institutions located in Suwon City.

The Youth Council monitors youth policies, presents opinions on policies, and carries out activities including ▲gathering youth opinions ▲identifying and investigating youth issues ▲expanding communication and participation among young people.