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2025 Busan Dream Growth Report Presentation Held to Mark the 10th Anniversary of Support for Out-of-School Youth

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Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Heong-joon) announced that the 2025 Busan Dream Growth Report Presentation “Bitmuni” will be held today (27th) at 12:00 at the Grand Moment Youth Hostel in Nam-gu.

The event is hosted and organized by the Busan Out-of-School Youth Support Center (Director: Baek Jin-young, hereafter the “Dream Center”) in collaboration with 16 district and county Out-of-School Youth Support Centers across Busan.

It has been planned to support the healthy growth of out-of-school youth, strengthen their sense of connection and confidence, and enhance their motivation to plan for the future.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the enforcement of the Act on Support for Out-of-School Youth, adding significance as more than 150 attendees—including out-of-school youth, practitioners, and stakeholders from related institutions—will participate.

Part 1, titled “Praise DREAM,” will include commendations for exemplary out-of-school youth and contributors to youth guidance, awards for outstanding members of the Busan Dream Youth Group, presentations by out-of-school youth on their growth journeys, and the screening of a special 10th-anniversary interview video. This session will serve as a meaningful time to reflect on the efforts and progress of out-of-school youth.

Part 2 will feature the “Enjoy DREAM” segment, presenting a balloon magic show in collaboration with the Busan Yeonsan Municipal Library; the “Proud DREAM” segment, showcasing three-minute youth speeches; and the “Shine DREAM” segment, where youth and practitioners will perform together on stage.

In particular, this year’s event will share vivid stories of out-of-school youth who have grown through various activities—including preparing for the qualification exam, college entrance, and workshop participation—through growth presentations and youth speeches, conveying empathy and inspiration.

Additionally, a commemorative video specially produced for the 10th anniversary of the Act on Support for Out-of-School Youth will include messages and reflections from practitioners working on the front lines at district and county centers. This is expected to deliver warm encouragement and support from the local community to the youth.

Meanwhile, the city currently operates a total of 17 Out-of-School Youth Support Centers (one municipal center and 16 district/county centers), providing various services such as academic reintegration, employment support, counseling, and health assistance for the self-reliance of out-of-school youth.

Park Seol-yeon, Director General of the City’s Women & Family Affairs Bureau, stated, “This presentation is an opportunity to celebrate the challenges and achievements of out-of-school youth and to explore new directions for the future based on the accomplishments of the past ten years. Busan Metropolitan City will continue to expand tailored support to help out-of-school youth discover their dreams and grow according to their individual needs.”