Recognized for Achievements in Youth Policy
Honored with Award at the National Assembly
Changwon Special City announced on September 15 that it received the Policy Award at the 2025 Youth-Friendly Governance Awards ceremony held at the National Assembly on September 13.
The Youth-Friendly Governance Awards recognize local governments that have actively discovered and implemented youth policies to create cities where young people can thrive. The awards are hosted by Youth and Future under the National Assembly Secretariat and supported by the National Assembly.
Changwon Special City was recognized for its achievements in pursuing five key policy initiatives aimed at building a youth-friendly city: expanding youth employment and education tailored to major industries; creating a cultural city where young people gather; easing the burden of housing costs and providing stable housing support; identifying vulnerable youth and strengthening support for their daily stability; and expanding youth participation and capacity building.
In addition, the city established the “Changwon Youth-Friendly City Ordinance” to strengthen the institutional foundation for youth policy implementation, and opened and operates the youth cultural and arts complex, Sponge Park, providing creative and exhibition spaces for young artists and hosting various cultural events, thereby making significant contributions to the revitalization of youth cultural activities.
Jang Geumyong, acting mayor of Changwon Special City, stated, "We will continue to promote diverse policies for the creation of a youth-friendly city and realize Changwon as a vibrant city built together with young people."
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