Pyeongtaek Holds Youth Policy Advisory Committee Meeting

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Pyeongtaek City held a youth policy advisory committee meeting on the 23rd in the KTX Airport Railroad conference room at Seoul Station.

The meeting was attended by approximately 20 people, including Pyeongtaek Mayor Jung Jang-seon, external advisory experts from various fields, and young residents of Pyeongtaek City.

The meeting proceeded with an explanation of Pyeongtaek's youth situation, followed by advisory consultations from external experts on Pyeongtaek's youth policy vision, and a question-and-answer session with the youth.

Expert opinions were presented on measures such as job creation for youth facing social difficulties due to COVID-19 and other challenges. Additionally, broad consultations and discussions took place across various fields including startups, culture, and finance.

Jeon Dae-gyeong, representative of Mideum Young Farmers Cooperative who facilitated the meeting, stated, "For Pyeongtaek City to implement youth policies unique to Pyeongtaek, it is necessary to view Pyeongtaek not only from an internal perspective but also from an external viewpoint," and added, "I hope the advisory meeting was a meaningful time that gives hope to the young people of Pyeongtaek City."

Mayor Jung Jang-seon said, "As young people make up 30 percent of the city's total population, policies aimed at improving the basic quality of life for youth are urgently needed," and stated, "I will do my best to create a Pyeongtaek where young people have greater hope through differentiated youth policies."