Gmarket Donates 300 Million Won for Gyeongnam Flood Recovery... Support for Affected Farmers and Small Business Owners

Donation Delivered to Hope Bridge

Facility Restoration and Aid for Displaced Residents in Tongyeong and Geoje

Expanded Distribution Channels for Damaged Farm Products

Marketing Support Provided for Small Sellers

Gmarket announced on August 20 that it will donate 300 million won to support recovery efforts in the Gyeongnam region, which suffered damages from the recent heavy rains, and to assist displaced residents.

The donation will be delivered to the Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association and is intended for restoring facilities and helping residents in heavily affected areas such as Tongyeong and Geoje return to their daily lives.

The company will also work to expand sales channels for affected farms. During the Chuseok promotion "Hangawi Big Sale," which will begin on August 31, agricultural products from farms impacted by the heavy rains will be offered at discounted prices. The goal is to increase sales of "ugly" fruits and vegetables with reduced market appeal due to the floods, thereby supporting damaged farms in their recovery.

Support measures for small business owners in the Gyeongnam region, including Tongyeong and Geoje, have also been put in place. A special exhibition titled "Win-Win for Small Business Owners" will be held for products from these areas, and efforts such as increasing the exposure of their products on Gmarket and Auction will be implemented to support their sales and marketing.

A Gmarket official stated, "We decided to donate to help local residents recover and return to their daily lives after suffering from the heavy rainfall," adding, "Beyond donations, we will leverage the strengths of our distribution platform to support the recovery of affected farms and small sellers."

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