Uijeongbu City to Host the 2nd Social Economy Exhibition "Uijeoun Market"

Citizen Participation Programs: Good Auction, Hands-On Experiences, and Environmental Campaigns
Held September 25-27 at the 3rd Floor Outdoor Plaza of Shinsegae Department Store Uijeongbu Branch

Uijeongbu City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Kim Donggeun) announced that it will hold the 2025 2nd Social Economy Short-Term Exhibition, "Uijeoun Market," from September 25 to 27 at the outdoor plaza on the third floor of the Uijeongbu branch of Shinsegae Department Store. The event aims to expand sales channels for social economy enterprises and revitalize the local economy.

Uijeongbu City Hall exterior. Provided by Uijeongbu City

This exhibition is designed to showcase a variety of products from social economy enterprises to citizens and to broaden awareness of social values through hands-on experiences and events. In collaboration with the Uijeongbu Urban Education Foundation, the city will also operate the "Local Food Market" under the Fresh Cooperation program, offering citizens a more vibrant and enjoyable marketplace.

A total of 32 companies will participate in the event, including 15 social economy enterprises from Uijeongbu and 17 from other parts of Gyeonggi Province, presenting a wide range of products such as household goods, food items, and crafts. Notably, programs such as the Good Auction, sharing activities, environmental campaigns, and interactive booths will be available for citizens to participate in, making the event especially appealing to families.

The Good Auction is a program where citizens can purchase items donated by social economy enterprises at reasonable prices, with the proceeds being donated to local children's centers to support child welfare. In addition, visitors can experience the value and stories of social economy enterprises up close through activities such as terrarium making, hand-drip coffee workshops, and docent-led tours.

Through this exhibition, the city aims to increase points of contact between social economy enterprises and citizens, and to support the development of new sales channels and raise brand awareness by operating promotional and consultation booths. In particular, since the event will be held at a location directly connected to Uijeongbu Station, it offers excellent accessibility, making it convenient for all citizens to visit.

Mayor Kim Donggeun stated, "Uijeoun Market is a special occasion where social economy enterprises and citizens come together to practice sharing and learning," and added, "I hope many citizens will visit the event, experience the products of social economy enterprises firsthand, and participate in meaningful consumption."

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