Eunpyeong-gu Youth-Friendly Environment 'Amang' Project Launches

Creating a Youth-Friendly Street in Yeonsinnae with Dense Elementary, Middle, and High Schools... Campaign Band and Dance Team Planned to Improve Awareness of Harmful Environments for Youth

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Eunpyeong-gu (District Mayor Kim Mi-kyung) is operating the youth-friendly environment "Amang" project in 2021 as part of the Eunpyeong Innovation Education District youth autonomy activity business, together with Galhyeon Youth Center and the Western Education Support Office.

"Amang" is a pure Korean word meaning "the stubbornness of children," and it is a project planned and promoted directly by youth as members of the local community to improve harmful environments for youth.

The Amang project investigates harmful influences on youth such as smoking, entertainment facilities, and violence, and provides opportunities for youth to independently seek solutions, engage in self-directed activities and practices, and further cultivate a sense of community.

At the launch ceremony held on April 10, about 70 youths and university students participated via YouTube and online ZOOM, marking the start of the project.

The launch ceremony video can be viewed on YouTube.

Especially, in its second year, the Amang project plans to create a youth-friendly street in Yeonsinnae, where elementary, middle, and high schools are concentrated, conduct a survey on the harmful environment for youth in Eunpyeong-gu, and operate a campaign band and choreography team to raise awareness of harmful environments for youth.

Additionally, youth will choose the teams and themes they want to participate in and carry out detailed activities. The results will be regularly uploaded on the Galhyeon Youth Center and Eunpyeong-gu Office websites and blogs, and an online cafe for sharing activities will be operated directly by the youth.

A district official said, "The Amang project is not a one-sided learning given to youth, but a plan to select and decide on topics they themselves consider and create through concrete experiences and exploration processes. We will continuously listen to the voices of youth and support them to grow into healthy citizens."

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