Chosun University-KT&G 'Kkotgurum Market' Successfully Concluded

Chosun University and Chonnam University Students Showcase Upcycled Products Using Discarded Banners

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yoon Jamin] Chosun University and KT&G Sangsang Univ Jeonnam Operations Office successfully held the ‘Kkotgureum Market,’ composed of college student sellers.

According to Chosun University on the 10th, the Kkotgureum Market was held under the theme ‘An Experience Beyond Imagination Created by Us.’

It was planned and operated by the college student management team ‘Sangsang Friends’ run by KT&G Sangsang Univ Jeonnam Operations Office, with Chosun University providing the venue.

A startup club consisting of college student sellers challenging entrepreneurship participated. They gained experience in product sales, checked market reactions, and created opportunities that could lead to successful startups.

The event saw participation from startup clubs at Chosun University as well as student entrepreneurs from Chonnam National University, who promoted and sold prototypes, securing market reaction and consumer analysis databases through product sales.

Startup clubs participating in the flea market included ▲Enactus (making mats by upcycling discarded banners) ▲Sijeom1 (cafe and desserts) ▲Sijeom2 (art posters, postcards, incense, and wood sticks) ▲Pick Me Up (hair scrunchies and tea mats using upcycled fabric) ▲Yegrina (resin craft grip tok, key rings, bookmarks) ▲Cats Me (stray cat badges and notebooks), actively engaging in activities.

Additionally, KT&G Sangsang Univ Jeonnam Operations Office provided experiential booths where participating students could make and experience crafts, and held on-site events to give out gifts.

In particular, Chosun University Startup Support Group conducted one-stop startup consultations for students interested in entrepreneurship and promoted participation in the Startup Education Center programs, receiving great responses.

A student who participated in the flea market said, "Due to COVID-19, various student activities such as festivals and events have decreased, so the opportunities to participate were very limited, which was disappointing. I am glad that with the phased return to normal life, various events where students can be active are being prepared, and I hope to participate more."

Hwang Seokseung, head of the Startup Support Group, said, "I hope this event serves as a stepping stone for student sellers to gain diverse experiences and achieve successful startups, and for students interested in entrepreneurship to have an opportunity to start their ventures. The Startup Support Group will continue to prepare and operate various programs and events to support student startups."

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