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From Youth Ideas to Public Policy – Launch of the 2025 Busan Youth Volunteer Corps

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On April 3, Busan Mayor Park Heong-joon announced the official launch of the Busan Youth Volunteer Corps, held for the first time at the Busan Youth Center. The initiative aims to encourage youth engagement in volunteerism and support young people as leaders in solving local social issues.

This inaugural volunteer corps, launched in response to strong youth interest in community service, received applications from 15 teams—three times the initial recruitment target of five teams (maximum of 8 members per team).

The launch event marked the beginning of this new platform, where youth can engage in public interest projects and contribute to resolving social challenges in their communities.

The program began with an appointment ceremony, followed by a briefing on the corps’ operational guidelines, basic volunteer training, and networking activities. The event was designed to inspire active participation and commitment from the youth volunteers.

The 2025 Busan Youth Volunteer Corps was first proposed by the Busan Youth Policy Network, with the city adopting the idea to promote sustainable volunteer models and broaden youth participation in civic life.

Five youth volunteer teams, composed of a total of 40 participants, will take the lead in planning and executing project-based volunteer activities. Their focus areas include promoting youth policies, revitalizing regional culture and tourism, supporting the local economy, and assisting multicultural families and vulnerable groups.

To ensure the sustainability and expansion of the program, the City of Busan will provide ongoing support, including expert consulting, public relations assistance, and linkages with relevant agencies.

Additionally, a comprehensive support system will be established to help the youth-led volunteer projects produce tangible outcomes and long-term impact.

Kim Gwi-ok, Director of the Busan Youth & Industry-Academia Bureau, stated:

“The Busan Youth Volunteer Corps is a meaningful initiative where youth ideas are turned into public policy for the first time. We will continue to support the corps so that it becomes a driving force for regional and social transformation.”

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[Appendix 1: Event & Annual Activity Overview]

▣ Event Overview

• ●Date & Time: Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 14:00

• ●Venue: 3rd Floor, Busan Youth Center

• ●Participants: 2025 Busan Youth Volunteer Corps members, Youth Policy Team Leader, and related staff

• ●Program Highlights: Appointment ceremony, orientation, volunteer training

▣ Event Schedule

Time	Details	Remarks
14:00–14:05	Opening and program briefing	Host
14:05–14:10	Appointment certificate presentation	Jae-hyun Kwon, Director, Busan Youth Foundation
14:10–14:30	2025 Volunteer Corps operation plan briefing	So-hee Kim, Program Manager
14:30–14:45	Team introductions (5 teams)
14:45–14:50	Break
14:50–15:50	Basic volunteer training	Jin-hee Lee, Volunteer Educator, Jung-gu Center
15:50–15:55	Group photo
15:55–16:00	Closing remarks	Host

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[Appendix 2: 2025 Volunteer Corps Annual Activity Timeline]

Period	Activity
Feb–Mar 2025	Volunteer corps recruitment and selection
April 2025	Launch ceremony, orientation, and team building
Apr–Jun 2025	Basic and advanced volunteer training
Apr–Nov 2025	Theme-based volunteer programs
December 2025	Final performance sharing and evaluation