28 of 30 Policies Proposed by Youth to Be Adopted by Government

Youth Special Conference Results Report Meeting to be Held on the 3rd

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] Ninety-three percent of the policies identified by the Youth Special Assembly, a participatory body where youth directly discover policy tasks, are reflected in government policies.

On the 2nd, the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family announced that it will hold a results briefing for the Youth Special Assembly on the 3rd, where youth committee members will present this year’s policy tasks proposed to the government and the review results from each ministry.

Operating since 2005, the Youth Special Assembly is a participatory body where youth discuss with experts and propose youth policies at a pan-governmental level.

Policy Tasks Proposed by the Youth Special Conference

In 2021, the Youth Special Assembly proposed a total of 30 policy tasks, including 27 tasks across four areas?economic activities, education, rights and participation, and welfare?and three special tasks related to the environment.

The proposals include eradicating unfair treatment in youth employment, strengthening support for out-of-school youth, expanding housing support for vulnerable youth, and enhancing support for youth shelters.

The policy tasks were reviewed by a total of 11 ministries and agencies, including the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, Ministry of Education, and Ministry of Environment, and 28 of these tasks are expected to be incorporated into government policies. The acceptance rate is 93.3%.

At the results briefing, an awards ceremony will also be held to encourage the Youth Participation Committees and Youth Special Assembly members who were actively involved this year. The Incheon Metropolitan City Youth Participation Committee was selected as the best case among regional Youth Participation Committees. The Chungcheongnam-do Regional Assembly was awarded the grand prize for the Youth Special Assembly.

Jeong Young-ae, Minister of Gender Equality and Family, said, "The Youth Special Assembly is a channel through which youth can proactively participate in the policy process and change their own lives. We will continue to expand the foundation for youth to participate and communicate in the policy process and strive to develop youth policies together with youth."