The Seoul Welfare Foundation held the '2026 Seoul Family Care Youth and Young Adult Performance Forum' on November 3, according to Yonhap News, which reported the event on November 5. The forum reviewed four years of support since the city set up a dedicated support body in 2023 for young people who care for family members at home.

What was the forum about?

The event focused on sharing results from the city's support programs for family caregiving youth and young adults. It also looked ahead to a new legal framework. The Act on Support for At-Risk Children and Young Adults, including family caregiving, is set to take effect, and Seoul has opened a Young Adult Future Center. The forum aimed to identify development directions and practical tasks for this transition.

What happens next?

According to the Foundation, the discussion will be used to refine support system tasks. The goal is to ensure that the lessons from four years of work carry over into the Young Adult Future Center system. The Foundation also plans to produce policy recommendations aimed at reducing the caregiving burden and strengthening self-reliance for these young people.

For international fans

This story is mainly a policy update rather than entertainment news. It shows how South Korean local government is responding to the needs of young people who take on caregiving roles for family members, a situation that is often hidden from public view.