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[Interview] Why South Korean Women Built Cooperatives (Part 1)

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  Haengbok Joongsim Co-op, which first opened its doors in 1989, closed down in 2024 after 35 years of history. As a consumer cooperative founded and led primarily by women — one that had vigorously driven diverse grassroots initiatives alongside the distribution of eco-friendly food — the news of its closure came as a profound shock to me. Looking back to 2024, when I first learned of its shutdown while reporting on the ground, I remember sitting at my desk in silence, completely stunned.   Yet, the fact that a women-led cooperative was established, operated, and sustained for over three decades carries immense historical significance. The 35-year journey carved out by Haengbok Joongsim Co-op remains an indelible chapter in the history of the cooperative movement.   This article captures an interview with Ahn In-sook, former President of the Haengbok Joongsim Federation of Consumer Cooperatives, who fought to sustain the organization until its final days. Believi...
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Beyond Competition, Learning Together: Why We Need Cooperative Education

  Back when I was in school, getting into a prestigious university was considered life’s ultimate milestone. To achieve that goal, my days stretched late into the night — staying at school for mandatory self-study sessions, rushing to private cram schools (hagwons), and studying in silent cubicles at reading rooms. Once in college, preparing to enter the workforce meant another frantic race: collecting certificates, polishing credentials, and accumulating internships. From my teenage years through early adulthood, I lived under constant pressure to prove who I was and what value I could demonstrate.   From what I hear and observe today, life for the younger generation has become even more demanding. In my work reporting from the frontlines of social innovation, I have had frequent opportunities to meet young people in their twenties and thirties. They carry fresh, diverse ideas for changing society. Yet, alongside that drive, they wrestle with deep uncertainties: Is this t...
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The Changemakers Seeking Solutions: Inside the 3rd Korea Social Value Festa

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The business networking zone set up inside the Social Value Festa exhibition hall.(Photo by Milly)   South Korea’s largest social value platform, the 3rd Korea Social Value Festa, took place over two days from September 21 to 22 at COEX in Seoul. Hosted by the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KORCHAM), this flagship gathering connects policy, capital, technology, and ideas to derive tangible, actionable solutions, drawing thousands of participants to the floor each year.   I make it a point to attend the Festa every year. Each time I walk into the venue, my heart swells witnessing the palpable energy and dedication of the people filling the hall. This year was no exception. Listening to stories and seeing firsthand how changemakers fight through complex challenges in their respective fields never fails to quicken my pulse.   Visitors exploring products at the bustling marketplace booths.(Photo by Milly) Held under the banner "Beyond Thought to Action, Beyon...
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