The Seongnam Youth Foundation in Gyeonggi Province received the highest rating of S grade in the 2026 management evaluation, marking its fifth consecutive year at the top among six public institutions in Seongnam.
According to the foundation on the 15th, this evaluation comprehensively assessed the institution's management practices and the outcomes of its key projects, with the foundation exceeding the average results of the evaluated institutions in all areas.
To enhance organizational efficiency, the foundation has refined its mid- to long-term operational direction and strengthened its job classification and management capabilities.
Additionally, it improved its management system to align institutional goals with resources, revamped its ESG materiality assessment, and updated key performance indicators (KPIs) to establish a sustainable management foundation.
Efforts to expand youth and young adult participation in policy-making were also reflected in the evaluation.
Through initiatives such as the youth participation budget system, youth council, participation committee, operational committee, and citizen advisory group, the foundation has broadened the avenues for youth, young adults, and citizens to contribute their opinions in policy and project processes.
Notably, the foundation has strengthened its participatory framework by incorporating feedback from these processes into actual budgets and projects, moving beyond mere opinion collection to effecting real change in policies and initiatives.
In light of this evaluation result, the foundation plans to further enhance support that youth and young adults can feel in their daily lives.
This includes expanding tailored support in areas closely related to youth and young adult lives, such as self-sufficiency and mental health, as well as continuously broadening the foundation for growth and independence through collaboration with the local community.
The positive response from citizens regarding the top management evaluation rating has been notable.
One citizen remarked, “It’s impressive that the foundation has consistently received good evaluations for five consecutive years, reflecting steady operations.”
They added, “As an organization for youth and young adults, I hope the results of the management evaluation translate into tangible support in the field.”
Meanwhile, CEO Yang Kyung-seok stated, “Achieving the top rank in management evaluation for five consecutive years is a testament to the consistent efforts of our staff in their respective roles.”
He emphasized, “We will continue to listen carefully to the voices of youth, young adults, and citizens and reflect them in our policies and projects to create changes that citizens can feel.”
* This article has been translated by AI.
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