Gwanak-gu Opens Social Economy Market 'Kkum Market'

Chuseok Market Opening from September 18 to September 20
Various Products Including Handicrafts, Household Goods, Processed Foods, and Agricultural, Fishery, and Livestock Products All in One Place

Gwanak-gu (District Mayor Park Jun-hee)'s representative social economy market, 'Kkum Market,' will be held in full swing at the Gwanak-gu Office Plaza from September 18 to September 20 in celebration of Chuseok.

'Kkum Market' is a leading social economy market in the southern region of Seoul and a social economy sales channel support project of Gwanak-gu, which has been ongoing since 2013.

So far, with 46 offline market events held and participation from over 270 social enterprises, it has surpassed 1.1 billion KRW in sales, firmly establishing itself as a representative market of Gwanak-gu.

At Kkum Market, social economy enterprises such as social enterprises, cooperatives, and self-support enterprises take the lead in selling products they have made themselves, and furthermore, provide various information to foster residents' consensus on the social economy.

The district will showcase a variety of products from 32 social economy enterprises at this Kkum Market, including agricultural, marine, and livestock products, daily necessities, processed foods, and handicrafts all in one place. In addition, a 'Chuseok Gift Special Exhibition' will be launched to ease residents' concerns about choosing gifts for the Chuseok holiday with diverse gift sets.

Also, ▲a 'promotion booth' to spread awareness of the social economy ▲busking performances will be provided to offer various sights and entertainment to residents visiting Kkum Market, adding vitality to the event.

In particular, through various events such as giving one 10-liter volume-based waste bag in exchange for donating one broken umbrella or five ice packs, and free distribution of EM activator liquid when bringing empty PET bottles, the district plans to encourage active participation from many residents.

Kkum Market's operating hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and the online Chuseok gift special exhibition can be ordered at the Kkum Market Naver Store until the 21st.

For more details, please contact the Job Venture Division of Gwanak-gu Office.

District Mayor Park Jun-hee said, "Kkum Market is not just about selling goods but a place to raise residents' interest and improve awareness of the social economy," adding, "Going forward, the district will do its best to revitalize the social economy through innovative and diverse projects that promote the realization of social values in the region."

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