Exploring Policy Directions for Supporting Youth's Generational Role in Shaping Future Society: Focusing on Industry 5.0 and Society 5.0 Paradigms

This study aims to derive policy directions to support the generational role of youth in addressing contemporary challenges by examining changes in the roles and perspectives of youth and the paradigms of future society. To this end, the study first reviewed the historical role changes of the youth generation in South Korea, as well as social perceptions and policies concerning youth. It proposes that youth should be redefined as active agents who lead social problem-solving and create creative value, rather than merely remaining as targets of support. Subsequently, it analyzed the human-centered technological innovation and sustainability paradigms presented by Industry 5.0 and Society 5.0, discussing how the dynamic potential of youth can be expanded in the digital environment. Finally, the study presented policy directions necessary to support youth in driving not only their personal growth but also the sustainable development of society as a whole.