Kang Hoon-sik, head of the Presidential Office, announced on June 14 that the Youth Advisory Group has concluded its final meeting, presenting six policy proposals, including the establishment of a freelancer career certification system and the creation of a youth opportunity guarantee system.
Since its launch in November of last year, the Youth Advisory Group, led by Kang, has included young individuals, field activists, and experts who have discussed various youth-related issues.
After selecting ten key initiatives, the group refined its focus through consultations with relevant government departments, ultimately identifying six final policy proposals.
The final proposals include: a freelancer career certification system (Ministry of Labor), K-Agri-Fishery Youth Working Holiday (Ministry of Agriculture and Food), a one-stop youth credit and financial counseling support system (Financial Services Commission), the establishment of a youth opportunity guarantee system (Ministry of Labor), the introduction and operation of comprehensive youth policy counseling (National Assembly), and social introductory education for high school seniors (National Assembly). These initiatives aim to support youth entry into the labor market, early intervention and recovery from crises, and enhance access to youth policies.
Kang emphasized the importance of the freelancer career certification system, stating, "We heard about the reality faced by young people who are working but not recognized for their experience. I expressed the need to find a solution to this issue, which is a good example of how the concerns of youth can evolve into actual policy."
He added, "I will continue to ensure that these proposals are effectively implemented and will strive to create a structure and process that allows young people to be active participants in policy-making."
Committee member Ahn Ye-seul remarked, "It was rewarding to not only listen to the suggestions and opinions of the members but also to see them develop into concrete policy alternatives."
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