On June 13, during the 317th regular session, Taeson Lee, a member of the Daegu City Council (People Power Party, Dalseo District 4), announced that the "Daegu Metropolitan City Ordinance on Support for International Students," which he proposed to address the outflow of young people and the weakening competitiveness of local universities, was passed in its original form by the relevant standing committee.
This ordinance aims to establish an institutional foundation to ensure the stable academic life of international students and encourage their settlement in the local community. By utilizing international students as an alternative inflow route for the youth population, it is expected to help revitalize the community and attract global talent.
Taeson Lee explained, "By providing practical and systematic support for international students residing in Daegu, and by establishing an integrated support system through cooperation among local universities, businesses, and organizations supporting foreigners, we can enhance our competitiveness in attracting international students."
The main contents of the ordinance include: establishing the basis for practical support programs such as scholarships, initial adaptation education, housing support, and career counseling; promoting fairs and overseas publicity activities to expand the recruitment of international students; and building a cooperative system with universities, businesses, and organizations supporting foreigners.
Taeson Lee stated, "Through the enactment of this ordinance, I hope we can create an environment where global talent can settle in Daegu, and contribute to the internationalization and sustainable development of the region."
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