The Anyang Youth Foundation in Gyeonggi Province is expanding its support initiatives to create an environment where young people can actively participate and grow.
On July 29, the foundation announced that the Hogye Youth Cultural Center has recently opened a dedicated youth space called 'Kkirikkiri.'
This space was established with a budget of 20 million won, secured through the foundation's 2025 innovation proposal project, and reflects the opinions of approximately 100 young people. It is designed as a youth-friendly area for relaxation, communication, and creative activities.
'Kkirikkiri' consists of five themed areas: a loft zone, a singing zone, a gaming zone, an exhibition zone, and a possibility zone, allowing youth to interact freely and engage in various activities.
Additionally, the Hogye Youth Cultural Center hosted the '2026 Digital Nomad Entrepreneurship Fair' in collaboration with Pyeongchon Business High School, further supporting the enhancement of youth skills for the future.
At the fair, 17 students from the Media Influencer Department showcased entrepreneurial items they developed, including sunscreen, fruit ice mochi, and design keycaps.
The students gained practical experience in operating experience booths, content creation, and online marketing, enhancing their digital skills and entrepreneurial capabilities.
Local citizens have positively evaluated the youth-led space and program operations.
Citizens expressed that “the space allows youth to relax and communicate comfortably, which will be a great help to local young people,” adding that “the opportunity to design their own dreams and career paths is significant, going beyond mere facility provision.”
Choi Dae-ho, the foundation's chairman, stated, “We will continue to discover various support and innovative programs to enable youth to grow proactively within the community and enhance their future capabilities.”
Jang Dong-min, director of the Hogye Youth Cultural Center, also noted, “We will continue to support youth in discovering their potential and growing through spaces and digital-based programs created with their direct participation.”
* This article has been translated by AI.
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