Prime Minister Kim Min-seok stated on June 9 that he recently met with representatives of university students who expressed concerns about the shortage of voting papers. He emphasized that voting rights are fundamental to democracy and urged the National Assembly, political parties, and relevant agencies to take the youth's concerns seriously.
During his opening remarks at a meeting on youth policy held at the Government Seoul Complex, Kim called for the entire government to approach this issue with heightened awareness and urgency.
Reflecting on his meeting with student representatives on June 7, Kim expressed his embarrassment over the situation, stating, "It is regrettable that we have not been more sensitive and responsive to such issues. We must act more swiftly to find solutions, and this has strengthened my sense of responsibility."
Additionally, Kim proposed exploring various measures to address the challenges faced by young people, particularly in housing, finance, and taxation, which often disadvantage them when starting families.
He also highlighted the importance of providing incentives to companies that create jobs, especially in a context where youth unemployment and job shortages in small and medium-sized enterprises coexist. He noted that linking youth employment to sectors vulnerable to artificial intelligence transitions is significant for alleviating industrial polarization.
Furthermore, Kim pointed out that while young people receive free medical treatment for injuries sustained during military service, they may suffer from lingering effects after discharge. He called for an expansion of military service-related injury insurance.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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