KT&G Celebrates 3rd Anniversary of Sangsang Planet with 'Planet Day' Event

KT&G announced on the 14th that it will hold ‘Planet Day’ until the 15th to support the practical growth of resident companies, such as pioneering sales channels and revitalizing exchanges, in celebration of the 3rd anniversary of the youth startup support center ‘KT&G Sangsang Planet.’

Planet Day consists of ‘Planet Talk,’ where senior young entrepreneurs share their experiences with juniors, and ‘Connect Planet,’ a party where participants can share their interests and expand their networks. In addition, ‘Planet Market,’ where visitors can directly pioneer sales channels by selling products, and ‘Planet Popup’ booths, which introduce and demonstrate technologies and solutions to visitors, will also be operated. Spaces for visitors to Sangsang Planet during Planet Day, such as the Planet Support Message Zone, photo box, and food trucks, will be provided.

Sangsang Planet is a youth startup space opened by KT&G in 2020 in Seongsu-dong’s ‘Social Venture Valley’ to nurture social innovation entrepreneurs and support youth job creation. It has established itself as a ‘mecca of youth startups’ by setting rent at about half the level of nearby shared offices to reduce the burden on young entrepreneurs and providing customized programs to strengthen practical skills.

Currently, more than 60 companies and over 200 people reside in Sangsang Planet, with an occupancy rate exceeding 90%. In addition, over the past three years, more than 130 companies have expanded their businesses and hired additional staff based on Sangsang Planet, achieving significant results.

A KT&G official said, “KT&G is continuously striving to build a virtuous cycle model of the youth startup ecosystem and create youth jobs,” adding, “We will continue to provide various support for young people pursuing their entrepreneurial dreams through KT&G Sangsang Planet.”

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