Gwangju Seo-gu Opens 4th Good Sharing Center... Operating Kids Zone and More

Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (Mayor Kim Ikang) announced on the 10th that it has opened the 4th Good Sharing Center at Shop No. 109 in Gwangju Sangmu Station Gold Class Shopping Mall.

The 4th Sharing Center prepared about 100 items in high demand after collecting residents' opinions in advance. The shared space is composed of ▲‘Kids Zone’ equipped with toys for different age groups ▲‘Youth Zone’ stocked with hobby items such as camping gear ▲‘Healing Zone’ furnished with housewarming and party supplies.

Seogu opened the 4th branch of the Good Sharing Center at Gwangju Sangmu Station Gold Class Shopping Mall, Unit 109, on the 10th.
[Photo by Seogu]

A ‘Special Move-in Zone’ for apartment residents is also provided, where moving boxes, portable carts, items related to sick house syndrome such as fine dust meters, and window robot vacuum cleaners will be shared.

The operating hours of the 4th center are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays. Rental applications can be made by phone in advance to check availability before visiting the center.

The rental fee is 1-3% of the average item price, and the rental period ranges from a minimum of 3 days to 7 days depending on the item, with one extension (7 days) allowed.

Seo-gu operates sharing centers at Hwajeong 2-dong Administrative Welfare Center (1st center), Dongcheon-dong Administrative Welfare Center (2nd center), and Seoroieum Social Value Support Center (3rd center), enhancing resident satisfaction through item sharing that reduces personal burden and increases utilization.

Kim Ikang, Mayor of Seo-gu, said, “We will strive harder to realize the value of Seo-gu as a good city by spreading a culture of sharing and giving through item sharing centers and shared parking lots.”

Shin Dongho, Honam Reporting Headquarters, Asia Economy baekok@asiae.co.kr