Jeju Gachimanduso Expands Sales Channels for Tenant Companies at Jeju Horse Festival

Three companies, including Pam Ebada, Meoshin Jeju, and Jejuin Pyogo, take part

The Korea Disabled Enterprise Business Center said on October 27 that Jeju Gachimanduso, a business site specializing in supporting people with developmental disabilities, set up a promotional booth at the 2026 Jeju Horse Festival, held at LetsRun Park Jeju on October 24 and 25, and showcased products from its tenant companies.

Three startups founded by people with developmental disabilities and based at Jeju Gachimanduso took part in the event: Pam Ebada, Meoshin Jeju, and Jejuin Pyogo. They sold pesticide-free fresh and dried shiitake mushrooms grown at smart farms, as well as home shiitake mushroom growing kits. Despite the effects of Typhoon Champi during the festival, the tenant company representatives personally arranged products, provided price information, assisted customers, and handled sales as they welcomed visitors.

The Jeju Horse Festival is a major local event that attracts residents and tourists every year. Jeju Gachimanduso took part for the second consecutive year, following its participation last year. The initiative aims to connect with consumers through a local festival and introduce the products and business activities of companies run by people with developmental disabilities to the local community.

Overview of the promotional booth at the Jeju Gachimandeuso Jejuma Festival. Center for Supporting Enterprises Owned by Persons with Disabilities.

That day, Jang Gi-jong and other staff members handed out promotional materials to visitors and explained Gachimanduso's role and the purpose of its programs in supporting entrepreneurship and economic independence among people with developmental disabilities. In particular, visitors who followed the "Gachimanduso" channel on the Karrot app and added it as a favorite were given the chance to take part in a "no-lose lottery" event. The center gained about 50 new regular customers over the two days.

Jeju Gachimanduso plans to share news about its business site and product information with the regular customers gained through the event, supporting its tenant companies in expanding their sales channels even after the festival. It also plans to develop processed products, including shiitake mushroom powder and shiitake mushroom salt, to boost the tenant companies' profitability and product competitiveness.

Hyun Sujin, director of Jeju Gachimanduso, said, "Although the typhoon made conditions difficult, it was a meaningful opportunity to communicate with customers and gain firsthand sales experience. We will continue creating opportunities for business owners with developmental disabilities to demonstrate their abilities as entrepreneurs in the local community and meet consumers directly."

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