Ministry of Economy and Finance-Korea Social Enterprise Promotion Agency Hold '2020 Social Economy Online Special Exhibition'

[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Sehee] The Ministry of Economy and Finance announced on the 2nd that it held the 2020 Social Economy Online Special Exhibition on the 2nd.

This special exhibition was held under the slogan "Opening the Future of Social Economy" to support and revitalize the social economy. This year, 457 social economy enterprises and 43 public institutions participated to expand the market channels for social economy enterprises and find win-win solutions in the public sector.

The 43 public institutions purchased social economy enterprise goods worth approximately 1.59 billion KRW through advance payment and pre-purchase methods from the 15th to the 30th of last month.

The government stated, "In addition to the online planned exhibition, we plan to continuously raise public awareness of the social economy and expand consumption through a linked private sector 'Buy-Social Campaign' exhibition."

Meanwhile, President Moon Jae-in emphasized in his congratulatory speech, "I highly appreciate the value of social economy, which is solidarity and cooperation, during the COVID-19 crisis, and I will create an environment where the social economy sector can grow."

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