Public Recruitment of Youth Officers at the Presidential Office, Selected Based on Vision and Policy Proposals Instead of Specifications

The Presidential Office has officially appointed Lee Ju-hyung and Choi Ji-won as Youth Officers of the National Integration Secretariat, selected through a public recruitment process. They will start their first day of work on the 19th.

On the 18th, Jeon Sung-hwan, Chief of the Listening Integration Office, stated during a briefing at the Yongsan Presidential Office, "One male and one female have been selected for the Youth Officer position at the Presidential Office. They will be appointed tomorrow to start their first day of work."

The most significant feature of this youth officer selection process is that it chose candidates based solely on proposals and presentations containing their visions and policies, without requiring the submission of specification-related documents.

Previously, the Presidential Office announced the successful candidates of the document screening on the 24th of last month and conducted an interview presentation on the 31st to select the final two candidates.

The interview evaluation process involved participation from an external evaluation committee comprised of various sectors and a citizen participation group, enhancing transparency.

New Role for Establishing Youth Policies and Strengthening Communication

The newly appointed youth officers will take on critical roles in developing youth policies, improving systems, monitoring youth policies by department, and strengthening communication with the youth.

Lee Ju-hyung, born in 1993, has experience working in youth-related roles at the Seoul Metropolitan Government's youth department and the Seoul Youth Center, while Choi Ji-won, born in 1994, has a background as a social worker at a welfare center and a support center for families with disabled individuals.

Chief Jeon introduced the two officers as "individuals who have consistently worked to enhance youth rights within the youth policy network." This reflects the selection of candidates with substantial experience and understanding of youth issues.

Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik mentioned during a meeting with chiefs and senior advisors that the news of the youth officer recruitment underscores the need to expand avenues for youth participation in policy-making processes, emphasizing that "it is time to transform into a society where youth are the main characters," alongside enhancing housing stability and welfare.

Meanwhile, the annual salary for the youth officers at the Presidential Office is set to be approximately 33.58 million to 34.58 million KRW by 2025. This amount is classified under a fifth level of special employment and does not include various allowances and holiday bonuses.

Image source: On the 18th, the Presidential Office appointed Lee Ju-hyung (left) and Choi Ji-won (right) as youth officers to work on improving youth policy / News1, stock photo for understanding the article / gettyimagesbank, Kang Hoon-sik, Chief of the Presidential Office / News1