The Seongnam Youth Foundation in Gyeonggi Province is continuing its digital legal education program for teenagers, now in its fourth year, in collaboration with the Game Talent Foundation and the non-profit organization On-Yul.
According to the foundation, from August 26 to September 1, it is conducting 'mobile digital legal education' for seven first-year classes at Taepyeong Middle School.
Attorneys from Yulchon LLC and On-Yul are visiting the school to explain legal issues that teenagers may encounter in the digital environment, using real-life examples.
The curriculum covers fundamental concepts of criminal law, the criteria for establishing crimes, social media defamation and insults, the juvenile delinquency system, and deepfake crimes, all of which are closely related to the daily lives of young people.
Rather than simply conveying difficult legal terms, the program is designed to encourage students to think critically and understand the material through practical examples.
Additionally, career mentoring sessions are provided to help students learn about the roles and responsibilities of attorneys, the process of becoming a lawyer, and the skills required for the profession.
This initiative aims to support students in considering a career in law and expanding their interest in future professions.
One student who participated in the program said, “I often use social media, but I didn’t know what actions could be legally problematic. Hearing real cases made it easy to understand.” They added, “I realized I need to be cautious about issues like deepfakes and malicious comments that can happen around me.”
Another student remarked, “Hearing directly from the attorney made me feel less intimidated by the law. I found it helpful to learn about what lawyers do and how to prepare for a career in law.”
Since 2023, the Game Talent Foundation, On-Yul, and the Seongnam Youth Foundation have been collaborating to operate this digital legal education program, leveraging the expertise of each organization.
The goal is to help teenagers understand their rights and responsibilities in the digital space and to use digital culture safely and responsibly.
Inajeong, chairperson of the Game Talent Foundation, stated, “I hope this program will help teenagers grow into safe and healthy future talents while enhancing their understanding of the digital industry in a rapidly changing digital environment.”
Meanwhile, Yang Kyung-seok, executive director of the foundation, noted, “We have been continuing digital legal education for four years through collaboration with specialized organizations. We will continue to support various educational opportunities to enhance the digital citizenship skills of youth and develop the competencies needed for future society.”
* This article has been translated by AI.
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