Empathy and Challenge for Youth... "Yangsan Youth Healing Talk Concert" Held

A Healing Space for Youth
Through Performances, Lectures, and Open Communication

On September 18, Yangsan City in South Gyeongsang Province successfully held the "2025 Yangsan Youth Healing Talk Concert" at the Convention Hall on the 5th floor of the City Hall Business Center, with more than 300 local youth in attendance.

At the Youth Healing Talk Concert, Na Dongyeon, mayor of Yangsan City, is taking a commemorative photo with young people. Provided by Yangsan City

This event was organized to help young people heal their weary hearts through music, lectures, and communication, and to inspire them to take on new challenges. The program was tailored to the perspectives of the youth, which led to an enthusiastic response from the participants.

The event opened with a performance by the jazz group WINA, followed by a high-energy dance performance from the group Bastarz, further heating up the atmosphere.

Next, Na Dongyeon, mayor of Yangsan, engaged in direct communication with the youth through an AI Q&A session and an open chat set up on the spot. The young participants freely shared their thoughts, ranging from concerns about employment and entrepreneurship to everyday questions, and the mayor responded directly, fostering an open and candid dialogue.

The venue was filled with both laughter and seriousness, creating a lively space for communication. In addition, young people from Yangsan took the stage to share their own stories of starting businesses and taking on challenges, offering both empathy and practical advice to their peers from the same generation.

At the end of the event, Chef Jung Jiseon, known as the "Queen of Dim Sum" from her appearance on the show "Black and White Chef," delivered a lecture that was met with great enthusiasm. Chef Jung shared her journey of establishing herself as a female chef in the male-dominated Chinese cuisine industry, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and confidence, leaving a deep impression on the youth.

Additionally, the venue featured a photo zone and a "Life in Four Cuts" photo event, allowing young people to create joyful memories. The characters Ppuyong and Hoit, mascots for the "Visit Yangsan Year," also made an appearance, further brightening the mood as they mingled with the youth.

Mayor Na Dongyeon stated, "I hope today’s event provided our young people with a chance to catch their breath and gain the courage to move forward with renewed energy. As youth are the future of Yangsan, I will continue to support and encourage each and every step you take, and do my utmost to make Yangsan a city where young people want to stay and where challenges are respected."