Starting Revision of Enforcement Decree Ahead of September Implementation
Government Committees Required to Appoint at Least 30% Youth Members
The government committee handling youth policies has officially begun revising the enforcement decree following the passage of the amendment to the 'Youth Basic Act,' which mandates that at least 30% of committee members be youth appointees.
On the 28th, the Youth Policy Coordination Office of the Office for Government Policy Coordination announced that it will revise the enforcement decree by gathering opinions from young people and ensure that there are no setbacks in expanding youth participation and establishing an integrated support system. The law is set to be enforced abruptly in September.
Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is making a personal statement regarding the submission of a motion for his arrest at the plenary session held at the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul, on the 27th. Photo by Kim Hyun-min kimhyun81@
Earlier, on the 27th, the National Assembly passed the amendment to the 'Youth Basic Act' in the plenary session to promote comprehensive and systematic youth policies. The key points of the amendment include ▲expanding youth participation in policy ▲establishing a legal basis for an integrated online and offline youth support system ▲strengthening cooperation between local governments and the private sector ▲introducing a definition of vulnerable youth and preparing countermeasures ▲designating youth-friendly cities, among others.
Accordingly, starting in September, the number of government committees involving youth will significantly increase, excluding some committees such as foreign affairs and security. The proportion of youth committee appointees will also be expanded to at least 30%. Youth members can be appointed if they meet the qualifications of youth talent in relevant fields under the 'Youth Basic Act' (such as experience in key areas like employment, housing, education, proposing related policies, or having awards in competitions).
The Office for Government Policy Coordination evaluated this amendment to the 'Youth Basic Act' as a follow-up measure to faithfully implement youth policies, which were included as a national agenda for the first time in May last year by the previous government. It viewed the legislation as meaningful in that it legally enshrines key tasks to substantially expand youth participation across policies and strengthen the youth policy infrastructure.
Song Kyung-won, head of the Youth Policy Coordination Office, said, “As difficulties in all aspects of youth life continue, more systematic and comprehensive support is urgently needed, and this amendment will enable stable and sustainable implementation of youth support policies.”
Song added, “This represents a step forward to ensure that national agendas aimed at giving hope to youth and expanding their participation are carried out without setbacks. We expect the foundation for youth policies to continue expanding.”
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