CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS
The purpose of this Decree is to prescribe matters mandated by the Framework Act on Youth and those necessary for the enforcement thereof.
| (2) | The State and a local government may hold various events to commemorate Youth Day, and may support the relevant institutions, corporations, organizations, etc. which hold events to commemorate Youth Day. |
CHAPTER II MASTER PLAN FOR YOUTH POLICIES
| Article 3 (Formulation of master plans for youth policies) |
| (1) | If the Prime Minister intends to formulate or amend a master plan for youth policy under Article 8 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "master plan"), he or she may request the heads of the relevant central administrative agencies and the Special Metropolitan City Mayor, Metropolitan City Mayors, Special Self-Governing City Mayor, Do Governors, and Special Self-Governing Province Governor (hereinafter referred to as "Mayor/Do Governor") to submit necessary data. Upon receipt of such request, the heads of central administrative agencies and Mayors/Do Governors shall cooperate therewith, unless there is a compelling reason not to do so. |
| (2) | “Matters prescribed by Presidential Decree” in Article 8 (2) 7 of the Act means the following: |
| 1. | Matters regarding changes in the economic and social environment related to youth policies; |
| 2. | Matters regarding enhancing youth participation in procedures for formulating youth policies; |
| 3. | Matters regarding the promotion of communication between the youth and the State and local governments; |
| 4. | Matters regarding a balanced development of youth policies among local governments; |
| 5. | Matters regarding sharing and publicizing information on youth policies. |
| (3) | Upon finalizing the formulation or amendment of a master plan pursuant to Article 8 (4) of the Act, the Prime Minister shall notify the heads of the relevant central administrative agencies and Mayors/Do Governors thereof without delay. |
| Article 4 (Formulation of annual implementation plans) |
| (1) | The Prime Minister shall establish guidelines necessary for formulating an annual implementation plan under Article 9 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "implementation plan") and notify the heads of the relevant central administrative agencies and Mayors/Do Governors of such guidelines by November 30 of each year. |
| (2) | The heads of the relevant central administrative agencies and Mayors/Do Governors in receipt of the guidelines under paragraph (1) shall formulate implementation plans and submit them to the Prime Minister by January 31 of the following year. |
| (3) | The Prime Minister may hear opinions of experts in related fields, if necessary to inspect the implementation plans submitted pursuant to paragraph (2). |
| Article 5 (Analysis and evaluation of the execution results of implementation plans) |
| (1) | The Prime Minister shall establish guidelines for preparing the execution results of implementation plans and notify the heads of the relevant central administrative agencies and Mayors/Do Governors of such guidelines by December 31 of each year. |
| (2) | The heads of the relevant central administrative agencies and Mayors/Do Governors notified of the guidelines under paragraph (1) shall prepare a report on the execution results of the implementation plans for the preceding year and submit them to the Prime Minister by the end of February of the following year. |
| (3) | The Prime Minister shall notify the heads of the relevant central administrative agencies and Mayors/Do Governors of the results of comprehensively analyzing and evaluating the execution results of the relevant central administrative agencies and the Special Metropolitan City, Metropolitan Cities, Special Self-Governing City, Dos, and Special Self-Governing Province (hereinafter referred to as "Cities/Dos") submitted pursuant to paragraph (2) not later than June 30 each year. |
| Article 6 (Designation of institutes supporting analysis and assessment of youth policies) |
| (1) | A research institute that intends to be designated as an institute supporting the analysis and assessment of youth policies pursuant to Article 9 (4) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "analysis and assessment support institute") shall submit to the Prime Minister an application for designation of an institute supporting the analysis and assessment of youth policies in attached Form 1, accompanied by the following documents (including submission by electronic documents): |
| 2. | The current status of human resources and facilities related to the analysis and evaluation of youth policies; |
| 3. | Track records of the analysis and evaluation of youth policies (limited to where there are the relevant track records). |
| (2) | If the Prime Minister deems that a research institute that has applied for designation pursuant to paragraph (1) has human resources, facilities, and expertise sufficient to analyze and assess youth policies, he or she may designate it as an analysis and assessment support institute. In such cases, upon designating it as an analysis and assessment support institute, the Prime Minister shall issue a certificate of designation of an analysis and assessment support institute in attached Form 2. |
| (3) | Upon designating an analysis and assessment support institute pursuant to paragraph (2), the Prime Minister shall post such fact on the website, etc. |
| Article 7 (Revocation of designation of analysis and assessment support institute) |
| (1) | Where an analysis and assessment support institute falls under any of the following cases, the Prime Minister may revoke its designation pursuant to Article 9 (5) of the Act; provided, if it falls under subparagraph 1, 3, or 4, the Prime Minister shall revoke its designation: |
| 1. | Where it has obtained designation by fraud or other improper means; |
| 2. | Where it ceases to meet the requirements for human resources and facilities as at the time of filing an application for designation pursuant to Article 6 (1); |
| 3. | Where it is deemed incapable of performing the relevant business affairs due to poor performance of analysis and assessment by intent or gross negligence; |
| 4. | Where an analysis and assessment support institute requests the revocation of its designation, stating good grounds therefor. |
| (2) | If the Prime Minister intends to revoke the designation of an analysis and assessment support institute pursuant to paragraph (1), he or she shall hold a hearing. |
| Article 8 (Fact-finding survey on youths) |
| (1) | A fact-finding survey under Article 11 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "fact-finding survey") shall include the following matters regarding the youth; |
| 1. | Matters regarding the general characteristics of the youth, such as gender, age, educational background, and the status of marriage; |
| 2. | Matters regarding economic conditions, such as income and expenditure; |
| 3. | Matters regarding the living environment, such as housing and consumptions; |
| 4. | Matters regarding jobs, such as employment status and working environment; |
| 5. | Matters regarding competency development, such as education and vocational training; |
| 6. | Matters regarding the cultural environment, such as play and leisure; |
| 7. | Matters regarding health and welfare, including health and welfare services; |
| 8. | Other matters necessary for efficiently formulating youth policies. |
| (2) | The head of the relevant central administrative agency shall conduct a fact-finding survey for each field under his or her jurisdiction on a 2-year basis; provided, if it is necessary to conduct an additional survey due to changes in the social environment, etc., he or she may conduct an occasional survey. |
| Article 9 (Entrustment of youth policy research projects) |
The Prime Minister may entrust a youth policy research project to any of the following specialized institutions or organizations pursuant to Article 12 (2) of the Act in order to efficiently conduct a research project for the establishment and implementation of and support for youth policies under Article 12 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "youth policy research project"): | 2. | A university or college (including an affiliated research institute) which has a department or major related to youth policies among universities and colleges under subparagraph 1 of Article 2 of the Higher Education Act; |
| 3. | A non-profit corporation established pursuant to Article 32 of the Civil Act, which conducts research or business affairs related to youth policies. |
CHAPTER III OVERALL MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION OF YOUTH POLICIES
| Article 10 (Matters subject to deliberation and coordination by Youth Policy Coordination Committee) |
“Matters prescribed by Presidential Decree” in Article 13 (2) 7 of the Act means the following: | 2. | The scope of committees falling under Article 20 (2) 4 (a) and the mandatory appointment ratio of youths for the relevant committee. |
[This Article Wholly Amended on Sep. 12, 2023]
| Article 11 (Composition of Youth Policy Coordination Committee) |
| (1) | The Chairperson of the Youth Policy Coordination Committee (hereinafter referred to as the "Coordination Committee") under Article 13 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as the "Chairperson") shall represent the Coordination Committee and have general supervision and control of its business affairs. |
| (2) | The Vice Chairpersons of the Coordination Committee shall be appointed by the Chairperson from among the members referred to in Article 13 (4) 1 and 3 of the Act, respectively. |
| (3) | “Head of a central administrative agency prescribed by Presidential Decree” in Article 13 (4) 1 of the Act means the Minister of National Defense. |
| (4) | The Coordination Committee shall have 1 executive secretary to handle the business affairs of the Coordination Committee, who shall be a public official at the general-manager level in charge of youth policy affairs in the Office for Government Policy Coordination. <Amended on Feb. 15, 2022> |
| Article 12 (Operation of Coordination Committee) |
| (1) | The Chairperson shall convene and preside over meetings of the Coordination Committee. |
| (2) | The Vice Chairpersons of the Coordination Committee shall assist the Chairperson, and if the Chairperson is unable to perform his or her duties due to any unavoidable cause, the Vice Chairperson designated by the Chairperson shall act on behalf of the Chairperson. |
| (3) | A majority of the members of the Coordination Committee shall constitute a quorum, and any resolution thereof shall require the concurring vote of a majority of those present. |
| (4) | The Chairperson may, if necessary for performing his or her duties, have the heads of the relevant central administrative agencies or Mayors/Do Governors attend a meeting of the Coordination Committee to present their opinions in relation to agenda items under their jurisdiction, or have the relevant experts attend a meeting of the Coordination Committee to hear their opinions. |
| Article 13 (Dismissal of members of Coordination Committee) |
| 1. | Where the member becomes unable to perform the duties due to mental or physical illness; |
| 2. | Where the member is involved in a misconduct in connection with his or her duties; |
| 3. | Where the member is deemed unfit as a member due to neglect of duties, injury to dignity, or other reasons; |
| 4. | Where the member voluntarily declares that it is impracticable for him or her to perform his or her duties. |
| (2) | If a member referred to in Article 13 (4) 3 of the Act falls under any subparagraph of paragraph (1), the Chairperson may dismiss the relevant member. |
| Article 14 (Composition of working committee) |
| (1) | The working committee under Article 13 (7) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as the "working committee") shall be comprised of up to 20 members, including 1 chairperson and 2 vice chairpersons. |
| (2) | The chairperson of the working committee shall be the Minister of the Office for Government Policy Coordination, and the following persons shall be the members of the working committee: |
| 1. | The Vice Minister of Economy and Finance, the Vice Minister of Education, the Vice Minister of Health and Welfare, the Vice Minister of Employment and Labor, the Vice Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the Vice Minister of SMEs and Startups, and the Vice Minister of the Office for Government Policy Coordination; in such cases, if there are several Vice Ministers or Vice Commissioners in an agency, the Vice Minister or Vice Commissioner designated by the head of the agency shall be the member of the working committee; |
| 2. | The vice head of a local government to which a member under Article 13 (4) 2 of the Act belongs, who is appointed by the head of the relevant agency; |
| 3. | Persons commissioned by the chairperson of the working committee from among persons with extensive expertise and experience in youth policies or persons who represent youth, such as representatives of youth organizations, etc. |
| (3) | The vice chairpersons of the working committee shall be appointed by the chairperson of the working committee from among the members referred to in paragraph (2) 1 and 3, respectively. |
| (4) | The term of office of a member commissioned pursuant to paragraph (2) 3 shall be 2 years; provided, the term of office of a member commissioned as a representative of an institution or organization shall be the period during which he or she maintains his or her position as the representative. |
| (5) | The working committee shall have 1 executive secretary to handle the business affairs of the working committee, who shall be appointed by the Minister of the Office for Government Policy Coordination from among public officials belonging to the Senior Executive Service of the Office for Government Policy Coordination. |
| Article 15 (Operation of working committee) |
| (1) | The chairperson of the working committee shall convene and preside over meetings of the working committee. |
| (2) | The vice chairperson of the working committee shall assist the chairperson of the working committee, and where the chairperson of the working committee is unable to perform his or her duties due to unavoidable reasons, the vice chairperson of the working committee designated by the chairperson shall act on behalf of the chairperson. |
| (3) | The chairperson of the working committee shall report the matters deliberated and resolved by the working committee to the Coordination Committee. |
| (4) | The chairperson of the working committee may require the Vice Ministers of the relevant central administrative agencies, public officials belonging to the Senior Executive Service, deputy heads of Cities/Dos, or public officials belonging to the Senior Executive Service to attend a meeting of the working committee to present their opinions in relation to agenda items in the fields under their jurisdiction, or require members of the specialized committees or the relevant experts under Article 16 (1) to attend a meeting of the working committee to hear their opinions, if necessary for performing his or her duties. |
| Article 16 (Expert committees) |
| (1) | The chairperson of the working committee may, if necessary, establish an expert committee under Article 13 (7) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "expert committee") in the working committee for the following fields: |
| 5. | Participation and rights; |
| 6. | Other fields deemed necessary by the chairperson of the working committee. |
| (2) | An expert committee shall be comprised of up to 10 members, including 1 chairperson. |
| (3) | Members of an expert committee shall be commissioned by the chairperson of the working committee from among persons with extensive expertise and experience in youth policies or persons representing youth, such as representatives of youth organizations, and the chairperson of the expert committee shall be appointed by the chairperson of the working committee from among the members of the relevant expert committee. |
Allowances, travel expenses, and other necessary expenses may be paid to the relevant experts who have attended meetings of the Coordination Committee or the working committee pursuant to Articles 12 (4) and 15 (4), within the budget.
| Article 18 (Organization and operation of administration bureau) |
| (1) | An administration bureau under Article 13 (8) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as the "administration bureau") shall perform the following business affairs: |
| 1. | Support for the operation of the Coordination Committee, the working committee, and expert committees; |
| 2. | Support for the preparation, review, consultation, and mediation of agenda items for deliberation by the Coordination Committee and the working committee; |
| 3. | Specialized survey and research related to matters subject to deliberation and coordination by the Coordination Committee; |
| 4. | Public relations and foreign cooperation in relation to the activities of the Coordination Committee; |
| 5. | Other business affairs deemed necessary by the Chairperson to assist the Coordination Committee in performing its duties. |
| (2) | The administration bureau shall have 1 secretary general, who shall be a public official at the general-manager level in charge of youth policy affairs in the Office for Government Policy Coordination. <Amended on Feb. 15, 2022> |
| (3) | The Minister of the Office for Government Policy Coordination may request the heads of the relevant administrative agencies, research institutes, or organizations to dispatch public officials or employees under their control or to allow such public officials or employees to hold concurrent positions, if necessary for performing the business affairs of the administration bureau. |
| Article 19 (Detailed operating rules) |
Except as provided in this Decree, matters necessary for the operation of the Coordination Committee and the composition, operation, etc. of the working committee and expert committees shall be determined by the Chairperson following a resolution by the Coordination Committee.
| Article 20 (Scope of committees required to commission youths) |
| (1) | “Committee prescribed by Presidential Decree” in the former part of Article 15 (2) of the Act means any of the following committees, which are determined by the Prime Minister or Mayors/Do Governors, following deliberation and coordination by the Coordination Committee or a local youth policy coordination committee under Article 14 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "local youth policy coordination committee"): <Amended on Sep. 12, 2023> |
| 1. | Committees handling individual cases; |
| 2. | Committees related to policies on diplomacy, national defense, or security; |
| 3. | Committees for handling business affairs within administrative agencies, such as personnel affairs, audits, and contracts; |
| 4. | Other committees where it is deemed impracticable to mandatorily commission youths in light of the duties, nature, composition, etc. of the committees. |
| (2) | The scope of the committees where youths shall account for at least 3/10 of their commissioned members pursuant to Article 15 (2) of the Act shall be as follows: <Added on Sep. 12, 2023> |
| 1. | The Coordination Committee; |
| 2. | A local youth policy coordination committee; |
| 4. | Any of the following committees: |
| (a) | Committees established by the heads of the relevant central administrative agencies, which are determined by the Prime Minister subject to deliberation and coordination by the Coordination Committee; |
| (b) | Committees organized by Mayors/Do Governors, which are determined by Mayors/Do Governors after deliberation and coordination by local youth policy coordination committees. |
| (3) | In organizing committees pursuant to Article 15 (2) of the Act, the mandatory appointment ratio of youths for each committee shall be classified as follows: <Added on Sep. 12, 2023> |
| 1. | Committees referred to in paragraph (2) 1 through 3: At least 3/10; |
| 2. | Committees referred to in paragraph (2) 4: The ratio determined by the Prime Minister or Mayors/Do Governors, respectively, following deliberation and coordination by the Coordination Committee or local youth policy committees within the scope of at least 3/10; |
| 3. | Other committees: At least 1/10. |
| (4) | Upon determining or changing the scope of committees falling under paragraph (1) or (2) 4 (a) and the mandatory appointment ratio of youths under paragraph (3) 2, the Prime Minister shall notify the head of the relevant central administrative agency of such fact and publicly notify it in the Official Gazette, website, etc. <Amended on Sep. 12, 2023> |
| Article 20-2 (Qualifications for youth talents) |
“Youth talents who have the specific qualifications prescribed by Presidential Decree” in Article 15-2 (1) of the Act means a youth meeting the standards determined by the Prime Minister in consideration of his or her fields of activity, fields of interest, etc., who has directly filed an application for participation in the youth policy decision-making process with the head of a the relevant central administrative agency or a Mayor/Do Governor or who has been recommended by the head of any of the following institutions or organizations: | 1. | A the relevant central administrative agency or local government; |
| 4. | Universities, research institutes, or other institutions equivalent thereto. |
[This Article Added on Feb. 15, 2022]
| Article 20-3 (Scope of and procedures for collecting information on youth talents) |
| (1) | The heads of the relevant central administrative agencies and Mayors/Do Governors may collect the following information on youth talents (hereinafter referred to as "information on youth talents") pursuant to Article 15-2 (1) of the Act: |
| 1. | Name, gender, sex, age, and contact information; |
| 2. | Educational background, career, qualifications, and awards and decorations; |
| 3. | Current or former positions; |
| 4. | Field of expertise or interest; |
| 5. | Publication history of major books and papers. |
| (2) | If the heads of the relevant central administrative agencies and Mayors/Do Governors intend to collect information on a youth talent from the information subject, they shall require the youth talent to prepare the information in writing and to send it to the heads of the relevant central administrative agencies or Mayors/Do Governors, or shall require him or her to access the database of youth talents under Article 20-4 to enter such information. |
| (3) | When the heads of the relevant central administrative agencies and Mayors/Do Governors collect information on a youth talent pursuant to paragraph (2), they shall give prior notice to the information subject that they may provide the information to be collected for the purpose of promoting youth participation in the policy-making process of State agencies, local governments, or public institutions. |
[This Article Added on Feb. 15, 2022]
| Article 20-4 (Establishment and operation of youth talent database) |
| (1) | The Government may establish and operate a database on youth talents (hereinafter referred to as “youth talent database”) to effectively manage and jointly utilize information on youth talents collected by the heads of the relevant central administrative agencies or Mayors/Do Governors pursuant to Article 15-2 of the Act and Article 20-3 of this Decree. |
| (2) | Matters necessary for the establishment and operation of the youth talent database, such as the methods and procedures for registering information on youth talents collected by the heads of related central administrative agencies and Mayors/Do Governors in the youth talent database, and the joint utilization of information on youth talents, shall be determined by the Prime Minister. |
[This Article Added on Feb. 15, 2022]
| Article 20-5 (Protection of information on youth talents) |
| (1) | A person whose information is registered in the youth talent database may request the head of the relevant central administrative agency or a Mayor/Do Governor to allow him or her to peruse such information by mail, facsimile, electronic mail, etc. |
| (2) | Upon receipt of a request under paragraph (1), the head of the relevant central administrative agency or the Mayor/Do Governor shall make such information available for perusal without delay. |
| (3) | A person whose information is registered in the youth talent database may request the head of the relevant central administrative agency or the Mayor/Do Governor to correct or destroy such information, by mail, facsimile, electronic mail, etc. |
| (4) | Upon receipt of a request under paragraph (3), the head of the relevant central administrative agency or the Mayor/Do Governor shall correct or destroy the relevant information within 7 days and notify the relevant person of the processing results. |
| (5) | If an institution, which has been provided with or has directly perused information on youth talents pursuant to Article 19-3 (4) of the State Public Officials Act applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to Article 15-2 (2) of the Act, uses the information for purposes other than intended, the head of the relevant central administrative agency or the Mayor/Do Governor may impose a ban on the provision of such information to or direct perusal by the relevant institution. |
[This Article Added on Feb. 15, 2022]
| Article 21 (Designation of youth policy officers) |
| (1) | The head of a the relevant central administrative agency and a Mayor/Do Governor shall designate a person who is a member of the Senior Executive Service of the relevant agency or a public official of a grade equivalent thereto, who is in a position that has general supervision and overall control of youth policy affairs, as a youth policy officer pursuant to Article 16 (1) of the Act, and may designate a public official of Grade V or a public official of a grade equivalent thereto as his or her support personnel, if necessary to perform the business affairs of a youth policy officer. <Amended on Sep. 6, 2022> |
| (2) | A youth policy officer shall perform the following business affairs; provided, the business affairs referred to in subparagraph 3 shall be limited to the youth policy officer designated by the Mayor/Do Governor: |
| 1. | Overall coordination of and support for youth policies of the relevant institutions; |
| 2. | Colligation and coordination of implementation plans of the relevant agencies and inspection of the execution results; |
| 3. | The operation of local youth policy coordination committees of the relevant agencies; |
| 4. | Education and public relations on youth policies of the relevant institutions; |
| 5. | Linkage and cooperation between youth policies and other policies, plans, etc. of the relevant institutions; |
| 6. | Cooperation among institutions regarding business affairs related to youth policies; |
| 7. | Other business affairs related to youth policies of the relevant institutions. |
| Article 21-2 (Employment of youth policy experts) |
| (1) | If necessary to perform the following business affairs in a specialized manner, the head of a the relevant central administrative agency may employ experts in youth policies under Article 16 (1) of the Act as fixed-term public officials in professional service within the budget: <Amended on Jun. 20, 2023> |
| 1. | Identification of the youth's perceptions and attitudes toward policies of the relevant central administrative agencies; |
| 2. | Collecting opinions of the youth on the promotion of policies of the relevant central administrative agencies and facilitating their participation; |
| 3. | Review of matters instructed by the heads of the relevant central administrative agencies in relation to youth policies; |
| 4. | Support for the operation of youth-related policy advisory organizations established in the relevant central administrative agencies; |
| 5. | Other business affairs corresponding to those referred to in subparagraphs 1 through 4, which the head of the relevant central administrative agency deems necessary for the youth to participate in policies. |
| (2) | Fixed-term public officials in professional service under paragraph (1) shall be employed from among the youth. <Amended on Jun. 20, 2023> |
[This Article Added on Sep. 6, 2022]
[Title Amended on Jun. 20, 2023]
CHAPTER III-2 ESTABLISHMENT OF FOUNDATION FOR PROMOTION OF YOUTH POLICY
| Article 21-3 (Establishment and operation of youth facilities) |
| (1) | If the State and a local government establish and operate youth facilities pursuant to Article 24-2 (1) of the Act, they shall have experts to support youth development. |
| (2) | If deemed necessary for the efficient establishment and operation of youth facilities pursuant to Article 24-2 (1) of the Act, the State and local governments may request necessary cooperation from the relevant institutions, corporations, organizations, etc. |
| (3) | When the State and local governments entrust the establishment and operation of youth facilities pursuant to Article 24-2 (2) of the Act, they shall post the matters regarding the persons entrusted with the establishment and operation of youth facilities and the details of entrustment on their websites. |
[This Article Added on Sep. 12, 2023]
| Article 21-4 (Scope of support for youth organizations) |
The scope of administrative and financial support provided by the State under Article 24-3 (2) of the Act shall be as follows: | 1. | Subsidization of project expenses necessary for the following youth support activities: |
| (a) | Projects for youth development, such as promotion of youth employment, support for business start-ups, support for developing capability, housing support, promotion of welfare, support for financial life, support for cultural activities, etc.; |
| (b) | International events at home and abroad in relation to youths for the promotion of international peace and cooperation; |
| (c) | Other projects that the head of a central administrative agency or the head of a local government deems necessary for fostering or vitalizing youth organizations, etc.; |
| 2. | Support for counseling, public relations, and education on youth support activities; |
| 3. | Other matters that the Prime Minister deems necessary for the efficient performance of youth support activities. |
[This Article Added on Sep. 12, 2023]
| Article 21-5 (Standards for designating youth support centers) |
| (1) | The standards for designating a regional youth support center under the provisions, with the exception of the subparagraphs, of Article 24-4 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "regional center") shall be as follows: |
| 1. | It shall have at least 1 office, counseling office, and educational office necessary for performing the business affairs, respectively; |
| 2. | It shall have a separate space that can be utilized as an exchange space for youths; |
| 3. | It shall have a person in charge of general supervision and control of the business affairs and a separate department in charge of performing the business affairs; |
| 4. | Its employees shall complete educational courses related to youth support designated by the Prime Minister. |
| (2) | The standards for designating the central youth support center under Article 24-4 (2) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as the "central center") shall be as follows: |
| 1. | It shall have at least 1 office, counseling office, and educational office necessary for performing the business affairs, respectively; |
| 2. | It shall have a separate space that can be utilized as an exchange space for youths; |
| 3. | It shall have a person in charge of general supervision and control of its business affairs and at least 10 full-time employees performing its business affairs; |
| 4. | It shall have at least 3 separate departments performing business affairs; |
| 5. | It shall have track records of performing projects in relation to supporting or developing youths or establishing a collaborative system related to youth policies for the last 3 years. |
| (3) | A person who intends to be designated as a regional center or the central center shall submit an application for designation to the Prime Minister, along with the following documents: |
| 1. | A regional center: The following documents: |
| (a) | Documents evidencing compliance with standards for designation under paragraph (1); |
| (b) | A project implementation plan; |
| (c) | A financial management plan and documents evidencing the financial status; |
| 2. | The central center: The following documents: |
| (a) | Documents evidencing compliance with standards for designation under paragraph (2); |
| (b) | A project implementation plan; |
| (c) | A financial management plan and documents evidencing the financial status; |
| (d) | Documents concerning regulations on the internal operation of the relevant institution or organization. |
| (4) | The Prime Minister deems it necessary for the efficient designation of a regional center or central center, he or she may request the head of a local government to provide the relevant data. In such cases, the head of the local government shall comply with such request, unless there is a compelling reason not to do so. |
| (5) | Upon designating a regional center or central center, the Prime Minister shall post the details thereof on the website. |
| (6) | The designation period of a regional center and the central center shall be 3 years, respectively. |
| (7) | Except as provided in paragraphs (1) through (6), details necessary for the designation of a support center or the central center shall be determined by the Prime Minister. |
[This Article Added on Sep. 12, 2023]
| Article 21-6 (Standards for revoking designation) |
The standards for revoking the designation of a regional center or the central center under Article 24-4 (4) of the Act shall be as specified in the Appendix. [This Article Added on Sep. 12, 2023]
| Article 21-7 (Designation of dedicated operating entity for integrated information system) |
| (1) | The standards for designating a dedicated operating entity under Article 24-5 (3) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "dedicated operating entity") shall be as follows: |
| 1. | The business affairs of the relevant institutions, organizations, etc. shall be related to youth policies; |
| 2. | It shall have at least 2 experts in the field of informatization necessary for performing the business affairs; |
| 3. | It shall have an office necessary for performing the business affairs; |
| 4. | It shall have a separate organization exclusively dedicated to the performance of the business affairs; |
| 5. | It shall have a space for the storage, management, and operation of information equipment and information systems; |
| 6. | It shall have standards or regulations for business processing, information security, and personal information protection. |
| (2) | Upon designating a dedicated operating entity pursuant to Article 24-5 (3) of the Act, the Prime Minister shall post the details thereof on the website. |
| (3) | Except as provided in paragraphs (1) and (2), details necessary for the designation of a dedicated operating entity shall be determined by the Prime Minister. |
[This Article Added on Sep. 12, 2023]
| Article 21-8 (Designation of youth-friendly cities) |
| (1) | The standards for designating a youth-friendly city under Article 24-6 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "youth-friendly city") shall be as follows: |
| 1. | It shall have a foundation for promoting a youth-friendly city; |
| 2. | It shall have an organizational system and human resources for promoting a youth-friendly city; |
| 3. | It shall have a track record of business affairs related to participation and development of youths, building the capacity of youth, improving their quality of life, etc.; |
| 4. | The standards deemed necessary by the Prime Minister for the designation of a youth-friendly city shall be satisfied. |
| (2) | The Special Self-Governing City Mayor, a Special Self-Governing Province Governor, or the head of a Si/Gun/Gu (referring to the head of an autonomous Gu) who intends to obtain designation of a youth-friendly city pursuant to Article 24-6 (2) of the Act shall submit the following documents to the Prime Minister: |
| 1. | Documents evidencing compliance with standards for designation under paragraph (1); |
| 2. | Documents regarding plans for creating a youth-friendly city, including the following matters: |
| (a) | Policy measures of the relevant local government for developing youths and building their capacity; |
| (b) | Policy measures of the relevant local government for improving the quality of life of the youth; |
| (c) | Measures of the relevant local government to promote rights and interests of the youth. |
| (3) | Upon designating a youth-friendly city pursuant to Article 24-6 (2) of the Act, the Prime Minister shall post the details thereof on the website. |
| (4) | The designation period of a youth-friendly city shall be 5 years. |
| (5) | Except as provided in paragraphs (1) through (4), details necessary for the designation of a youth-friendly city shall be determined by the Prime Minister. |
[This Article Added on Sep. 12, 2023]
CHAPTER IV SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS
| Article 22 Deleted. <Sep. 12, 2023> |
| (1) | Where the head of a the relevant central administrative agency intends to give awards pursuant to Article 26 of the Act, he or she may get recommendations from youth-related institutions or organizations. |
| (2) | Except as provided in paragraph (1), matters necessary for awards shall be determined by the heads of the relevant central administrative agencies. |
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 30901, Aug. 4, 2020>
Article 1 (Enforcement date)
This Decree shall enter into force on August 5, 2020.
Article 2 (Special cases concerning formulation of master plans)
The master plan to be formulated pursuant to Article 3 for the first time after this Decree enters into force shall be formulated by December 31, 2020. Article 3 (Special cases concerning notification of guidelines for formulation of implementation plans)
Notwithstanding Article 4 (1), guidelines necessary for formulating an implementation plan for the year 2021 shall be notified to the heads of the relevant central administrative agencies and Mayors/Do Governors by December 31, 2020. Article 4 (Special cases concerning scope of committees required to commission youths and mandatory appointment ratio of youth)
If a committee where youths shall account for at least a certain percentage of commissioned members pursuant to Article 20 (1) fails to meet the mandatory appointment ratio of youths under the subparagraphs of that paragraph, it shall appoint youths as its commissioned members until it meets the mandatory appointment ratio of youths under that subparagraph.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 32223, Dec. 16, 2021>
Article 1 (Enforcement date)
This Decree shall enter into force on January 13, 2022. (Proviso Omitted.)
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 32442, Feb. 15, 2022>
This Decree shall enter into force on February 18, 2022.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 32901, Sep. 6, 2022>
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 33561, Jun. 20, 2023>
Article 1 (Enforcement date)
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
Article 2 (Transitional measures concerning youth policy experts appointed as public officials in extraordinary civil service)
Notwithstanding the amended provisions of Article 21-2 (1) and (2), youth policy experts appointed as public officials in extraordinary civil service pursuant to the previous provisions of Article 21-2 (1) before this Decree enters into force may continue to work for the relevant central administrative agency until they are dismissed from office pursuant to the previous provisions of Article 21-2 (2).
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 33720, Sep. 12, 2023>
Article 1 (Enforcement date)
This Decree shall enter into force on September 22, 2023.
Article 2 (Transitional measures concerning mandatory appointment ratio of youths for committees required to commission youths)
In cases of a committee falling under the items of the previous Article 20 (1) 4, if it fails to meet the mandatory appointment ratio of youths under the amended provisions of Article 20 (3) 2, it shall appoint youths as its commissioned members until it meets the mandatory appointment ratio of youths under those amended provisions.