Let's vote, young people.
Turnout of young voters is much lower than that of older voters. Reasons for young voters not voting are various. They might think voting is bothersome and doesn't make a difference, or just they are not interested in politics. But reasons people 'should' vote are also various. They are like 'voting is the important right in democratic nation,' 'voting is not only for our, but also next generation' and so on. However, young voters don't feel the necessity of voting keenly with those reasons. Then, what reasons attracts young voters?
First, young voting can lead to cheaper education fee. The cost of education is expensive in Korea. Especially, college tuition is heavily expensive. Students who can't afford to pay it get themselves into a debt by education mortgage even before getting a job. Many politicians pledge to reduce the college fee in each election, but nothing has changed. This is not because the government has no money, but because there's no proper policies. If the turnout of the young voters is higher and participation is more achieved, politicians surely try to make it.
Also, it is for young generation getting a job. The Korea youth unemployment rate in February 2016 is 12.5% and it hit a 30-year high. This means 1 out of 10 can't work. Of course, there were many election promises and policies but still 520,000 young men are looking for a job. So youth should participate in politics and watch politicians work for them as well. By doing so, they introduce a bill and make economic policies to help youth get a job. Furthermore, it can lead to economic growth.
There was a 20th general election on April 13th in Korea. According to the Central Election Management Committee, the whole turnout is 58%, which is 3.8%p higher than 19th election. This was because the turnout of people in their twenties rose by 4.4%p, whereas people in their fifties and sixties didn't show such rise. (Turnout of those in their fifties and sixties is much higher, of course.) Some experts said that this was due to hardships that younger generation has felt and it results in the minor party winning more election than the ruling party. The more young people vote, the better place for young people will be made. Every vote counts. Let's vote.
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ReplyDeleteLet's vote, young people.
Turnout of young voters is usually much lower than that of older voters. Reasons for young voters not voting are various. They might think that voting is bothersome and doesn't make a difference, or just they might be not interested in politics. But reasons people 'should' vote are also various. They are like 'voting is the important right in democratic nation,' 'voting is not only for our, but also next generation' and so on. However, young voters don't feel the necessity of voting keenly with those reasons. Then, what reasons attracts young voters in a more practical way?
First, young voting can lead to cheaper education fee. The cost of education is expensive in Korea. Especially, college tuition is heavily expensive. Students who can't afford to pay it get themselves into a debt by education mortgage even before getting a job. Many politicians pledge to reduce the college fee in each election, but nothing has changed. This is not because the government has no money, but because there's no proper policies. If the turnout of the young voters is higher and participation is more achieved, politicians surely try to make it.
Also, it is for young generation getting a job. The Korea youth unemployment rate in February 2016 is 12.5% and it hits a 30-year high. This means 1 out of 10 can't work. Of course, there were many election promises and policies but still 520,000 young men are looking for a job. So youth should participate in politics and watch politicians work for them as well. By doing so, they introduce a bill and make economic policies to help youth get a job. Furthermore, it can lead to economic growth.
Lastly, young voting is concerned with childbirth and rearing policies. It is hard to do childcare because of unaffordable cost, and it is even harder to do both work and childcare because they cannot play a role as either a parent or an employee properly. There is even a term ‘baby poor,’ which refers to people (usually in their thirties) who have economic difficulties with pregnancy, childbirth, and rearing. So, most of them have no choice but to be a childless couple. However, what if there are special policies for them economically and socially? It would be not that hard. Young people should make their voice louder, if they want to raise their own babies.
There was a 20th general election on April 13th in Korea. According to the Central Election Management Committee, the whole turnout is 58%, which is 3.8%p higher than 19th election. This was because the turnout of people in their twenties rose by 4.4%p, whereas people in their fifties and sixties didn't show such rise. (Turnout of those in their fifties and sixties is much higher, of course.) This is such a good example how hardships that the rising generation have experienced could affect the election. They might expect the improved Korea as regards three parts mentioned in this writing. The more young people vote, the better place for young people will be made. Every vote counts. Let's vote.
Sue Min Hwang: The statistics are very interesting and specific. However, it seems that the conclusion part may be a little long. It would have been better if the conclustion is more compact.
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