Mayor Lee Min-keun of Ansan met with young residents of Daebudo on October 20 to discuss the future of the region based on their input.
During the event, held at Green Tea Field in Daebudo, Mayor Lee hosted the "Agricultural Talks with Daebudo Youth" as part of his mobile office initiative. The gathering included over 20 young individuals involved in various sectors such as agriculture, self-employment, and entrepreneurship.
The purpose of the event was to listen to the voices of young people and explore policy directions aimed at supporting their settlement and revitalizing the local economy.
The term "Agricultural Talks" combines the Korean words for agriculture (농) and conversation (담), symbolizing open discussions about the primary industry of Daebudo, as well as the work and lives of young people and the future of the region.
Participants shared their concerns regarding challenges in agriculture, entrepreneurship, and self-employment, as well as the need for stable settlement and economic support for youth, and improvements in job opportunities, transportation, and living conditions.
Mayor Lee listened to the diverse suggestions from the youth and discussed support measures that could be felt by young people living and working in the area, along with sustainable development strategies for Daebudo.
"The future of Daebudo depends on the youth who dream and take on challenges here," Mayor Lee said. "I will reflect their voices in our policies to ensure they can settle in the region and realize their potential."
He emphasized the importance of youth challenges leading to economic vitality and pledged to continue engaging with young people to create tangible changes that would help Daebudo grow into a region with more opportunities.
Additionally, Mayor Lee plans to continue his mobile office initiative to directly engage with citizens, gather diverse opinions, and develop policies that resonate with the community.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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