Yongin Mayor Lee Sang-il to Youth: "Present Fresh Ideas from a Youth Perspective"

[Suwon Ilbo = Park No-hun, Reporter] At the 3rd Yongin City Youth Policy Network meeting held on the 14th at the mayor's office, Mayor Lee Sang-il of Yongin Special City expressed expectations for youth engagement in municipal development, saying "Please present fresh ideas from a youth perspective."

The meeting was organized to share various activities of the Youth Policy Network and discuss the city's support measures to revitalize youth-related policies.

At the gathering, the mayor said, "To transform Yongin Central Market into a place young people enjoy visiting, please propose plans that combine culture, shopping, and dining," and added, "I will arrange a briefing session on urban regeneration projects in coordination with the relevant department to ensure full understanding of the related matters."

He then instructed the youth affairs officer, "Along with this, explore ways to establish a task force composed of subsidiary organizations such as the Yongin Municipal Research Institute and young people so that youth can actively participate in municipal affairs and present practical ideas."

In response, Lim Jung-seop, chairman of the Youth Network, said, "As a resident of Yeokbuk-dong, I fully support the proposal to revitalize Yongin Central Market as a youth space," and added, "I will contribute ideas so that a space with diverse attractions by section is created by setting a theme that reflects the tastes of young people."

The mayor said, "In Japan, there is a field of study called 'the science of failure.' It is intended to allow youth to overcome adversity and develop the strength to overcome hardships through failure," and continued, "Even if they fail, I will attract good companies and create more jobs so that young people can have the motivation and foundation to make dynamic attempts to stand up and achieve their dreams."

The Yongin City Youth Policy Network comprises 100 young people from all walks of life, including university students, office workers, and self-employed individuals, and is participating in the discovery of youth policies in Yongin City by discussing policy issues through activities in 12 divisions including education, welfare, and employment.