Delegated Operation of Industry-Academia Cooperation Division, Guri City Youth Startup Support Center Selected for the '2023 Presidential Committee on Balanced National Development Specialized Youth Project' 

The Guri City Youth Startup Support Center (Director: Jang Suwoong), operated by Kwangwoon University's Industry-Academia Cooperation Division, has been selected for the '2023 Presidential Committee on Balanced National Development Specialized Youth Project,' hosted by the Presidential Committee's Youth Policy Coordination Office and supported by the Central Youth Support Center of the Korea Youth Work Foundation.

This project aims to develop and promote region-specific programs tailored to the demands and characteristics of local youth, with the purpose of fostering youth development and enhancing their rights.

The Guri City Youth Startup Support Center has been dedicated to devising efficient support programs to ensure the sustainable operation of young entrepreneurs' businesses. In order to address this, the proposal for 'Support for Live Commerce Operations to Open New Markets for Resident Companies' was put forth and subsequently selected.

As of July 2023, the Guri City Youth Startup Support Center houses 52 young entrepreneurs who engage in active economic activities, contributing to local economic development. It serves as a cornerstone of local youth governance, planning and executing various support programs in collaboration with the region's youth.

Director Jang Suwoong of the Guri City Youth Startup Support Center stated, "The center focuses on five key youth policies―employment, education, welfare, and culture―acting as a pivotal force in local youth governance. This project enables us to provide an upgraded platform for market expansion, and we are delighted about this opportunity."

Director Jeong Young-wook of the Industry-Academia Cooperation Division commented, "Kwangwoon university, along with various local government bodies such as Seoul City, Nowon District, Gangbuk District, and Dongdaemun District, operates diverse youth activity platforms. Through the synergy and integration of these platforms, we will continue to do our best to create ongoing success stories of mutual development between universities and local communities."