President Lee Jae-myung on July 22 announced the recruitment of 'Blue House Youth Fellows' to encourage youth participation in policy design.
In a Facebook post titled 'We Are Looking for Blue House Youth Fellows,' President Lee stated, "If policies affect the lives of young people, their voices should be the starting point."
He added, "While the government continuously seeks more nuanced and innovative solutions, there are clear limitations in capturing the realities that young people face daily. I want to invite you not just as subjects of policy but as partners in finding solutions together."
Regarding the selection of youth fellows, President Lee emphasized that "no grand experience or special qualifications are necessary," noting that even small questions or suggestions for improvement are welcome.
He further stated, "A desire to create a better world, along with hope and a sense of responsibility for the future, is enough. I want to view the world through the eyes of youth, discuss policies in their language, and collaboratively shape the future of South Korea with their experiences."
The Blue House has been publicly recruiting participants for the first cohort of the 'Blue House Youth Fellowship' since July 20, with applications open until 6 p.m. on August 5.
The recruitment is aimed at around 20 young individuals aged 19 to 34. Selected participants will engage in activities such as policy development, monitoring, field research, and project planning and management from September to February of the following year.
Participants will be selected through an open recruitment process, with evaluations focusing on awareness of issues, potential for growth, and collaboration skills rather than experience or achievements.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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