"The Lee Jaemyung Administration Has Given Up on Youth"... People Power Party Launches Youth Policy Planning Group

233 Young Members Join the Initiative; Kang Hosung, Former Presidential Office Administrator, Appointed as Head

First Youth Policy Package to Be Announced in November

Leader Jang Donghyuk Criticizes "An Administration That Has Given Up on Youth"

The Youth Policy Planning Group, tasked with formulating youth policies for the People Power Party, has been officially launched.

Yonhap News Agency

On September 28, at the central party headquarters in Yeouido, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Jang Donghyuk, leader of the People Power Party, attended the Youth Policy Planning Group appointment ceremony and the first general meeting. He stated, "Those who understand youth issues best are ultimately young people themselves," and added, "The People Power Party will strive to become a true youth-oriented party by ensuring the voices of young people are heard first and translating their ideas into policy as quickly as possible."

He went on to say, "The Lee Jaemyung administration is, in a word, an 'administration that has given up on youth.' While it is not enough even when we work hard to create good jobs, this administration instead passed the Yellow Envelope Act to protect the vested interests of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions, and while claiming to support youth housing, it excluded apartments. Young people are being pushed to live in villas or officetels."

Leader Jang emphasized, "Youth have the powerful ability to change the world. Now it is time to translate the strength and dreams of the youth generation into policy," adding, "I will spare no effort in supporting and promoting the Youth Policy Planning Group."

People Power Party floor leader Jeong Jeomsik remarked, "Young people have undoubtedly faced a range of concerns in their individual lives, and the experience and sense of issues you've gained in that process are invaluable assets in creating youth policy. Please share the challenges you have felt in your lives, and review the existing systems and policies from the perspective of young people."

Policy Committee Chair Lim Ija stated, "We plan to unveil the first 'Youth Policy Package' this coming November. Please help shape the People Power Party’s policies through the eyes of youth. Even if a policy already exists, do not hesitate to point out if it does not fit the real life experiences of young people."

A total of 233 young people have joined the Youth Policy Planning Group, which was launched on this day. Kang Hosung, former administrator in the Office of the President, has been appointed as head of the group.

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