Seoul subway stations turn into farmers markets selling regional produce
Five Seoul subway stations will host farmers markets through Nov. 28, where people can buy regional farm products at prices up to 30 percent below retail, the Seoul Metropolitan Government said Monday. The pop-up market, named Seoro Itda Local Market, is run with five local governments: Ganghwa County in Incheon, Hongcheon County in Gangwon Province, the city of Gongju in South Chungcheong…
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The Seoul Metropolitan Government has announced that five subway stations in the city will host farmers markets from November 11 to 28, offering regional produce at prices up to 30% lower than retail. The initiative, called Seoro Itda Local Market, is a collaboration between five local governments and Seoul Metro's Seoul Pick program, which transforms unused station spaces into pop-up shops for regional farmers.
By cutting out middlemen, farmers can offer their products at lower prices, benefiting both consumers and local producers. A preview market with 14 farms from the five participating regions took place at Gwanghwamun Station on Seoul Metro Line 5 during the first two days of the event. Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon and officials from the participating local governments were present at the announcement.
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