{
  "id": 19109191,
  "title": "Seoul subway stations turn into farmers markets selling regional produce",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/seoul-subway-stations-turn-into-farmers-markets-selling-regional-19109191",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-09T07:02:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/travel-food/20261109/seoul-subway-stations-turn-into-farmers-markets-selling-regional-produce"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "<report db2d1886-eab n=\"1\" outlet=\"Yonhap News Agency\">\nThe 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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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}