Sancheong County to Participate in Yeongnam Wildfire-Affected Areas "Hope Market"

Held at MBC Sangam Culture Plaza in Seoul from the 17th to the 19th

Sancheong County in South Gyeongsang Province announced on the 18th that it will participate in the Hope Market for wildfire-affected areas in the Yeongnam region.

This event was organized to overcome the pain of large-scale wildfires together. It is hosted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government and MBC, with sponsorship from Lotte Card.

The event, which will be held at the MBC Sangam Culture Plaza until the 19th, will feature participation from seven cities and counties affected by wildfires in South Gyeongsang and North Gyeongsang Provinces, including Sancheong County.

Group photo of organizations participating in the Hope Market at Sangam Culture Plaza, Seoul MBC, Sancheong County wildfire damage area.

Sancheong County plans to have ten local farms participate to promote its outstanding agricultural and specialty products. The county also aims to showcase itself as the home of cotton by holding a traditional demonstration of weaving cotton cloth.

In particular, County Governor Lee Seunghwa visited the Sangam Culture Plaza, where the event is being held, on the 17th. There, he took the lead in promoting Sancheong through a meeting with Seoul Mayor Oh Sehoon, heads of participating cities and counties, and the president of MBC.

Governor Lee Seunghwa stated, "This market is more than just an event; it is an occasion that provides deep comfort and hope for recovery to residents who have been exhausted by wildfires," adding, "I hope this event will revitalize local farms affected by the wildfires by expanding their sales channels."