Let me introduce a soap made by Donggubat, a company where people with and without disabilities work together.   Today, I want to share one of the products I’ve been using most frequently among those made by Korea’s social economy enterprises. Personally, I enjoy using products that carry social value. Even if a company is not officially certified as a “social economy enterprise,” I like to support products that make a positive impact. I want my consumption to have meaning whenever possible.   Donggubat’s “Perfume Soap.” I loved its cute tree shape so much that I decided to take the photo outdoors. It was such a hot day, but the soap made the photo look simply adorable.(Photo by Milly)  The product I’m introducing today is a soap from Donggubat, one of the most well-known social enterprises in Korea.   Donggubat is widely recognized as a Korean social enterprise. From what I learned while covering their story in the past, the founders wanted to cre...

  This past June, one news article set Korea abuzz. BTS member Suga donated 5 billion Korean won (approximately $3.64 million USD) to establish the "Min Yoon-gi Treatment Center" for children with autism spectrum disorder. Another article followed, sharing that BTS’s global fanbase, ARMY, had also joined the donation efforts. Witnessing this powerful wave of goodwill move Korean society brought a lump to my throat.   The truth is, people with developmental disabilities are rarely seen in everyday life in Korea. Or more accurately, it’s rare to visibly encounter people with disabilities in general. They are everywhere, yet seemingly nowhere. Most often, they remain at home, in care facilities, or within institutions.   While discussing ‘Suga’s donation’ with my husband, he shared his first experience meeting a person with developmental disabilities. Several years ago, his company needed printed booklets and placed an order through a company found online. A young ma...