Gimcheon City Supports “Getting Back on Track”... Recruitment for Youth Challenge Program

Recruiting 75 Participants for Short- and Mid-Term Courses

Up to 1.5 Million Won Allowance and Employment Incentives Provided

Gimcheon City in North Gyeongsang Province is helping young people struggling to find employment make a fresh start.

The city of Gimcheon announced that it has been selected for additional recruitment by the Ministry of Employment and Labor and will be seeking 75 participants for the "2026 Youth Challenge Support Program."

Panoramic View of Gimcheon City Hall [Photo by Gimcheon City]

The recruitment quota is 30 for the short-term course of at least five weeks, and 45 for the mid-term course of at least 15 weeks. The program will run from August 3 to December 11, and applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until the enrollment is filled.

Eligible participants include young people who have given up on job searching, self-reliant youth, youths who are entering or exiting welfare facilities, North Korean defectors, and locally-specialized youth, among others.

Participants will receive close counseling and case management, confidence restoration, career exploration, and employability strengthening programs.

The participation allowance is up to 500,000 won or 1.5 million won, depending on the course. For those who complete the mid-term course, an additional completion incentive of 200,000 won is provided, as well as an extra incentive of 500,000 won if participants meet the requirements for employment, entrepreneurship, or job retention.

Nakho Bae, Mayor of Gimcheon, stated, "I hope this serves as an opportunity for young people to regain their confidence and plan new career paths," and added, "We will continue to support youth for their stable entry into society."

The most important thing is to provide comprehensive support that connects youth 'giving up on job searching' not as an individual problem, but as an opportunity for a renewed challenge.

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