Gwangyang Steelworks Boosts Local Economy by Shopping at Traditional Markets

Executives and Employees Purchase Groceries and Food Ahead of Chuseok

From September 14 to September 21, ahead of the Chuseok holiday, POSCO Gwangyang Steelworks visited local traditional markets such as the Gwangyang 5-day Market and the Okgok 5-day Market to help revitalize the local economy.

This initiative aimed to invigorate traditional markets and boost the local economy by having Gwangyang Steelworks employees visit the markets in person and purchase groceries, thereby helping increase the income of small business owners.

On the 21st, a traditional market visit event was held at the Gwangyang-eup 5-Day Market to celebrate Chuseok. Provided by Gwangyang Steel Works

Notably, all executives and employees took part in visiting traditional markets, making this event especially meaningful as it demonstrated the company's commitment to coexistence with the local community. Throughout several visits before the holiday began, departments such as the Administration & Public Relations Group, the HR & Labor Group, the Safety & Disaster Prevention Group, and the Equipment Investment Group visited different traditional markets in the area.

On September 21, during the traditional market visit event, Gwangyang Steelworks, together with Gwangyang City and the Gwangyang Steelworks Partners Association, visited the Gwangyang 5-day Market to reaffirm their commitment to coexistence with the local community.

Participants not only purchased groceries needed for the holiday, but also bought local agricultural products and food sold at the market, leading efforts to increase the use of traditional markets.

A Gwangyang Steelworks representative stated, "Amid difficult economic conditions, we hoped to offer some support to citizens and merchants who are struggling, which is why we organized a traditional market visit event involving all employees. We will continue striving to build a more symbiotic relationship with all stakeholders in our local community."

Meanwhile, Gwangyang Steelworks has continued to carry out events in which employees visit local traditional markets every holiday season. The company is also actively practicing a culture of sharing with the community through activities such as delivering "Hope Rice" to vulnerable groups, making early payments to business partners, and hosting "Good Prepayment" events in traditional markets through the PHP Volunteer Group.

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