Talk Concert with 50 Geochang Youths... Gathering Opinions on Local Settlement and Cultural Spaces

Lee Hongki, Governor, and Shin Sungbum, National Assembly Member, Attend
Youths Share Local Living Experiences
Calls for Improving Cultural and Leisure Environments and Activity Spaces
Proposal to Create a Busking Venue

Geochang County in South Gyeongsang Province met directly with local young people to hear their opinions on the difficulties they face while settling in the area, as well as their perspectives on the local cultural and leisure environments and youth activity spaces.

On the 20th, the county announced that it held the "Future of Geochang, Youth TALK" talk concert at the Geochang Modern Medical Museum, attended by Lee Hongki, Governor of Geochang County, Shin Sungbum, Member of the National Assembly, Park Jueon and Gong Jaegwon, members of the South Gyeongsang Provincial Council, and about 50 local youths.

[Photo provided by Geochang County] Lee Honggi, head of Geochang County, National Assembly member Shin Sungbeom, and other attendees are clapping during the "Future of Geochang, Youth TALK" talk concert held at the Geochang Modern Medical Museum.

This event was organized to listen to the experiences and concerns of young people living and working in the region, and to share opinions on youth policies and the conditions for settling in the area.

The event began with a performance by a youth band, followed by stories about local life from young residents, a talk show, and a Q&A session.

Kim Beomjoong from Geochang Village Youth Farmers moderated the event, and games and conversation programs were held to allow participants to freely exchange their opinions.

In particular, by using "Local Story Cards," participants shared their experiences and thoughts about living in Geochang under topics such as "My Story," "Local Story," and "My Story with the Region."

Young people active in the area expressed their views on various issues, including their feelings during the settlement process, the cultural and leisure environment, and the availability of activity spaces for youths in Geochang.

A concrete suggestion was made to create a busking space where young people and local artists can perform freely, and which residents and tourists can also use.

In addition to the discussion program listening to the opinions of young people, a quiz program themed around Geochang apples was also held during the event.

Lee Hongki, Governor of Geochang County, stated, "It was an opportunity to directly hear the opinions of young people living in the region," and added, "We will continue to communicate and review the suggestions so they can be reflected in youth-related policies."

Whether the suggestions raised by young people at this talk concert will be developed into actual projects and policies will depend on the county's upcoming reviews and follow-up actions.

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