Gwangjin District Invites Youth Participation Budget Proposals... Aiming for 1 Billion Won Next Year

Open to Youth Aged 19 to 39, Applications Accepted Until September 21

Gwangjin District of Seoul (District Mayor Kim Kyungho) has announced the 'Gwangjin District Youth Participation Budget Proposal Contest', allowing young people to propose projects they consider necessary and participate in the budgeting process directly. The application period runs until September 21.

Youth Participation Budget Promotion Poster. Provided by Gwangjin District.

The contest is open to young people aged 19 to 39, including not only residents of Gwangjin District but also young workers, students, and youth organizations within the district. Project proposals can cover all youth policy areas, such as employment and entrepreneurship, education, housing, welfare, and culture—any project deemed necessary for young people can be submitted without restriction.

However, multi-year projects, simple complaint-based proposals, or those serving the interests of specific individuals or organizations are excluded from consideration. The district plans to utilize proposals that are difficult to reflect immediately in the budget for future youth policies and district administration initiatives.

This contest is part of a policy pledge made during the 9th civil administration: 'Listening to youth voices and reflecting them in policies—the operation of the Youth Participation Budget.' Starting with this contest, the district aims to establish a youth participation budget totaling 1 billion won from next year onward. The intent is to expand the foundation for youth to go beyond being beneficiaries of policy and to directly participate in the budgeting process.

Youth wishing to participate can check the announcement on the 'Youth Information' bulletin in the Youth Portal on the Gwangjin District Office website, then prepare a proposal form and submit it via email (gjyouth@gwangjin.go.kr) or by visiting the Youth Policy Division in person. Inquiries can be made to the Youth Policy Division at 02-450-7047.

District Mayor Kim Kyungho stated, "To create policies that resonate with young people, it is essential to listen to their voices directly and integrate them into district administration," adding, "We have pursued various policies to support young people's lives and futures, such as expanding support for language and certification exam fees, youth cultural life vouchers, and establishing youth entrepreneurship community spaces." He continued, "Through the youth participation budget, we will provide more opportunities for young people to propose policies and participate in local governance directly, and, together, create a brighter future for Gwangjin."

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