Guri City Launches Full-Scale Youth Policy in 2026... 52 Projects with 9 Billion Won Investment

[Suwon Ilbo=Eom In-yong Reporter] Guri City announced on the 24th that it has established the "2026 Youth Policy Implementation Plan" with the vision of "Guri City, a youth-friendly city supporting the future of young people," and will begin full-scale implementation of youth-friendly policies.

The city has comprehensively organized the direction and major projects of youth policy initiatives this year and plans to invest a total of 9 billion won across 52 projects in three areas—▲participation and rights ▲employment (job creation and startups) ▲welfare and culture—to strengthen the foundation for youth self-reliance and support stable settlement in the region.

In the participation and rights sector, the city plans to expand opportunities for youth policy participation and actively reflect diverse opinions in city administration through seven projects, including operation of a youth policy platform, youth policy proposal contests, and a youth talent registration platform.

In the employment sector, centered on the Youth Tomorrow Center, the city will invest 1.3 billion won across 14 projects including startup support, operation of a public cooking kitchen, special guarantees and interest support for young small business owners, and youth growth projects.

Through this, the city plans to establish a step-by-step support system from job preparation through startup and business stabilization to create a sustainable economic activity foundation for youth.

In the welfare and culture sector, the city has allocated 7.7 billion won to implement 31 projects including interest support for deposit and jeonse loans for childless newlywed couples, construction of youth happiness affordable housing, and childbirth support funds.

Through this, the city plans to strengthen customized support by life cycle and work to create conditions for youth's living stability and settlement in the region.

Mayor Baek Kyung-hyun said, "Through customized policies aligned with youth demands and support with high on-site effectiveness, we will create an environment where young people can settle stably in the region and grow."