Pyeongtaek City Holds Launch Ceremony for First Youth Network

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Pyeongtaek City held the "First Youth Network Launch Ceremony" on the 11th at the city hall conference room, creating a time for communication and empathy.

The launch ceremony, attended by approximately 50 people including Mayor Jung Jang-seon, City Council Member Yu Seung-young, and youth network members, featured the presentation of appointment certificates to youth network members and an explanation of Pyeongtaek City's youth situation and the youth network.

The 39 members of the first-term youth network pledged to serve as representatives of Pyeongtaek youth and act as a channel for youth participation in city administration and policy communication.

Mayor Jung Jang-seon stated, "I hope the youth network will work to ensure that youth policies are properly implemented," and added, "The city will continue to pursue youth support projects so that youth-centered youth policies can be realized."

Meanwhile, the youth network will conduct activities including gathering opinions from youth, proposing youth policies, discovering and investigating youth issues and seeking improvement plans, and presenting opinions and participating in developed youth policies until August 31 next year.