Grand Korea Leisure (GKL), a quasi-public enterprise operating the foreigner-only casino Seven Luck, is engaging in community support and assistance for vulnerable groups ahead of the Chuseok holiday.
From September 22 to 26, GKL will host the 'K-Traditional Market Dessert Festival' at the Seven Luck Casino in Gangnam COEX. This event, organized in collaboration with over ten vendors from the Yeongdong Traditional Market in Nonhyeon-dong, aims to introduce foreign tourists to the culinary culture of Korean traditional markets.
During the festival, foreign visitors to the Gangnam COEX location will have the opportunity to sample a variety of traditional Korean snacks, including rice cakes, fried chicken, twisted doughnuts, and steamed buns. A special promotion will also offer 200 sets of domestically produced sesame oil to actively promote the unique charm and flavors of traditional markets.
GKL President Yoon Doo-hyun stated, "I hope this unique experience will enhance tourist satisfaction for foreign visitors to Seven Luck and contribute to revitalizing the local economy."
Support for local businesses also took place on September 16, when GKL employees from the Seoul Dragon City location visited the Yongsan Yongmun Market to donate counterfeit detection devices and firefighting supplies. They also provided training on counterfeit detection methods for Onnuri gift certificates and emergency firefighting.
In addition to supporting local businesses, GKL is focusing on assisting vulnerable groups during the holiday season. On September 16, they delivered holiday food and essential goods to over 180 households, including grandparent-headed families, low-income seniors, and individuals with disabilities in the Busanjin District, where the Seven Luck Casino is located.
The 'GKL Dream Hope Volunteer Group,' consisting of more than 20 employees, donated 180 holiday food packages purchased from traditional markets to the Busanjin Comprehensive Social Welfare Center. They also visited some homes of neighbors with mobility challenges to share warmth.
On September 23, GKL will continue its outreach by partnering with the Suseo Myunghwa Comprehensive Social Welfare Center in Gangnam to assist 325 underprivileged households in the area. They plan to deliver essential goods packages sourced from local traditional markets and provide home delivery for those unable to travel.
President Yoon expressed, "Although it is a small gesture, I hope it conveys warmth to those in need. GKL will continue to fulfill its responsibility as a public enterprise that brightens the shadows and coexists with the community."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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