Guri City Holds Appointment Ceremony for New Youth Guidance Committee Members

Responsible for Youth Protection and Guidance Activities under the Youth Basic Act

Guri City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor: Baek Kyunghyun) announced on July 31 that it held the 'Guri City Youth Guidance Committee New Member Appointment Ceremony' in the Guri City Hall situation room on July 29.

Baek Kyunghyun, mayor of Guri, is taking a commemorative photo with attendees after holding the 'Guri Youth Guidance Committee New Member Appointment Ceremony' at the Guri City Hall Situation Room on the 29th. Provided by Guri City

This appointment ceremony was organized in accordance with relevant regulations to officially appoint five Guri citizens as new 'Guri City Youth Guidance Committee Members.' These individuals have shown interest in guiding the sound lifestyle of youth and in youth protection activities, and have consistently participated in youth guidance activities for more than three months. Currently, a total of 46 youth guidance committee members have been appointed in Guri City, forming teams by district and carrying out voluntary service activities.

Baek Kyunghyun, Mayor of Guri City, stated, "I sincerely thank the Guri City Youth Guidance Committee Members for their dedication and love for our youth." He added, "The city will encourage autonomous monitoring of harmful environments and make administrative efforts to support the smooth operation of projects such as the 'Youth Character Development Camp.'"

The Guri City Youth Guidance Committee Members, including those newly appointed on this day, are appointed by the heads of cities, counties, or districts in accordance with Article 27 of the Youth Basic Act. They play an important role in youth protection and guidance activities, such as monitoring and guiding harmful businesses for youth, conducting night patrols, and organizing street campaigns.

Meanwhile, any Guri citizen or person working at a business in Guri City may apply to join the Guri City Youth Guidance Committee if they meet at least one of the following conditions: possession of a youth guidance counselor certificate; possession of specialized knowledge in youth development; or being respected by local residents and having a good social reputation. Once appointed as a committee member, they carry out activities for the protection and sound development of youth.