Support for Social and Youth Startups... Busan Gijang-gun Hosts Free Market

Busan Gijang-gun announced on the 5th that it will hold two flea markets in October to support social economy enterprises and youth start-up companies in the area.

This event was prepared to actively promote excellent products of social economy enterprises (social enterprises, cooperatives, village enterprises) and youth start-ups, which are struggling due to reduced consumption caused by recent persistent high prices, in order to stimulate consumption and expand sales channels.

The event will be held for seven days over two sessions from the 6th to the 9th and from the 20th to the 22nd at the central plaza on the first floor of Shinsegae Simon Busan Premium Outlet, where there is a large floating population.

About 30 social economy enterprises and youth start-ups will participate in the event, showcasing excellent products such as ▲Gijang seaweed ▲traditional liquor ▲shiitake mushroom gift sets ▲drip bag coffee ▲handmade cookies ▲fashion accessories.

Promotional Poster for Support Flea Market for Social Economy Enterprises and Youth Startups.

Gijang-gun stated that it expects to improve corporate awareness and product promotion effects by providing information about participating companies and their products through QR codes attached to the county website, banners, and giveaways on the day of the event.

A Gijang-gun official said, “We hope this event will widely promote social economy enterprises and youth start-ups, and serve as an opportunity for companies and consumers to coexist through socially valuable consumption, contributing to the revitalization of the local economy.”

Shinsegae Simon Busan Premium Outlet holds flea markets annually with Gijang-gun and continues its corporate social responsibility activities by fostering win-win cooperation with local small and medium-sized merchants.