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Education Is What Future Generations Need to Grow as Leaders of the Social and Solidarity Economy

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The 'Co-operative Future Generation Seminar' in session as a side event for Co-operatives Day on July 6th.(Photo by Milly)   The term "Social and Solidarity Economy" (SSE) remains somewhat unfamiliar to the general public in South Korea. Even when people engage in activities rooted in SSE values, they often do not realize that their actions align with this broader framework.   Yet, to build a sustainable society, the SSE ecosystem must continuously expand — and its sustainability ultimately rests upon the shoulders of future generations. What matters most is providing young people with the hands-on experiences and learning opportunities necessary to become active drivers of this economy. How and what we teach them today will directly shape the worldview of tomorrow's leaders.   On July 6th, during a national event celebrating co-operatives, I attended a seminar focused on a topic I have been deeply interested in lately: "Education." Why do youth ...
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"In a Super-Aged Era, Housing Itself Is Care": A Look into 'Seobom House', an Integrated Residential Care Model

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Presentation on the Seobom House case study.(Photo by Milly)   South Korea’s aging speed is among the fastest in the entire world. Indeed, if you travel outside of Seoul and the metropolitan area, it is common to find streets completely devoid of people, with rural villages guarded mostly by elderly residents. The proportion of the aging population is so visually overwhelming that anyone can feel it in their daily lives.   Naturally, various care services have emerged to support the elderly. Meal care, emotional support, and healthcare are prime examples. I once accompanied a meal-care field trip for reporting purposes. On that day, we delivered freshly made, still-warm lunchboxes to elderly residents who could not easily prepare meals for themselves, engaging in brief, casual small talk to check on their well-being. Although the conversation was short, I learned that for lonely seniors, someone visiting to deliver a warm meal and check in brings immense emotional strength...
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South Korea Announces the 'Comprehensive Plan for the Development of the Social & Solidarity Economy’

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  The South Korean government has officially announced the Comprehensive Plan for the Development of the Social & Solidarity Economy. Since taking office, the current administration has included promoting the growth of the Social & Solidarity Economy (SSE) as one of its core national agenda items and has continuously sought ways to establish robust policies for its development. This ongoing effort culminated on June 30 with the unveiling of the comprehensive plan, introducing a wide array of policies designed to advance South Korea’s SSE ecosystem.   This post will explore the details of the comprehensive plan announced on June 30. Given the unique context of South Korea’s SSE ecosystem — which has achieved rapid growth primarily driven by proactive government support — there is immense anticipation regarding how this announcement will transform grassroots development. Furthermore, this initiative aligns closely with the shifting global landscape. Around the world,...
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