The 2nd Incheon Social Economy Fair (Photo by Milly)    A Celebration of Social Economy in Incheon   From September 27 to 28, the 2nd Incheon Social Economy Fair was held at the Incheon SangSang Platform . The fair featured a wide variety of programs, including an opening ceremony, insight competition, awards for outstanding social value enterprises, talk concerts, and case presentations from businesses that had benefited from support programs. Visitors also enjoyed the lively Social Plus Market , where they could purchase products from social economy enterprises.   The venue was bustling with 31 sales booths, 18 experience zones, and 10 promotional booths, along with one-day classes and consultation spaces. With so many hands-on programs, the fair was full of energy and participation.   Opening ceremony of the 2nd Incheon Social Economy Expo (Photo by Milly)  A Special Encounter: Cafe Grandma   Among the many booths, I stopped by Cafe ...

Last December, a press conference was held to call for an end to plastic pollution. The banners used at the event were also made of paper.(Photo by Milly)    “What if I were the owner of the supermarket I go to every day?”   Imagine if the place you visit daily to buy groceries wasn’t just a store, but your own store. What if your choices about what to buy and where to shop could positively impact your community, the environment, and people’s lives?   This is the story of Consumer Cooperatives in Korea. Consumer cooperatives are non-profit organizations established under relevant laws to promote consumers’ autonomous, self-reliant, and self-governing cooperative activities, aiming to enhance members’ daily lives and contribute to public welfare and cultural development. Definition of Korean Consumer Cooperatives   Consumer cooperatives in Korea can be categorized into three main types: regional cooperatives, medical cooperatives, and university coope...