National Center for the Rights of the Child Unveils First 'iQ Interview' Video Capturing Children's Perspectives

[Financial News] The National Center for the Rights of the Child announced on the 21st that it has released the first episode of its interview content, 'The World Children Dream Of! iQ Interview,' through its official social media channels. This series features children sharing their unique perspectives and thoughts about the world.
This content was designed to highlight children's rights to participation and development through real-life experiences, and to foster a culture in which adults listen attentively to children's voices. The title 'iQ' refers to questions (Q) posed to children.
'iQ Interview' is an interview series featuring children aged 6 to 14, who naturally share their views on society and adults.
Jeong Yeoun, Head of External Cooperation and Public Relations, who planned the video, explained, “We created this content not only for parents but also for adults of all generations, so they can listen to children's everyday experiences and stories and better understand children's rights. The significance lies in capturing children’s authentic opinions on video without any scripted answers.”
The five-minute video features ten participants, including members of the Child Committee of the National Center for the Rights of the Child and children from the KidZania Children's Council.
Children who participated in the interviews at KidZania, a job experience theme park, answered questions about their thoughts, dreams, and happiness during their career exploration experiences.
As a result, the content was created using 'the language of children,' rather than adult-centered explanations, allowing both the general public and parents to naturally empathize with children's perspectives and emotions.
The children cited 'spending time with family,' 'a day with enough rest,' and 'free time to play with friends' as their happiest moments, naturally demonstrating how important rest and play are for children's growth and emotional stability.
Ick-Joong Chung, President of the National Center for the Rights of the Child, stated, “As emphasized by the 129 Principles of Positive Parenting, listening to and empathizing with children’s stories is a crucial starting point for realizing children’s rights. We will continue to expand interactive content that helps children freely express their voices, so that more people listen to and respect children's opinions.”

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