Korail Distribution Logistics will open a pop-up store at Dongdaegu Station starting October 12, featuring products created by the Daegu and Gyeongbuk Youth Villages. Participants include Daegu's 'Proto Town Bukseong-ro' and Gyeongbuk's 'Chuihari,' showcasing youth-created products and local specialties.
According to Korail Distribution Logistics on October 8, the pop-up store will operate on the third floor of Dongdaegu Station until October 25. The initiative aims to expand sales opportunities for youth village products by leveraging the foot traffic at the railway station.
Proto Town Bukseong-ro is a youth village in Daegu's Jung-gu that utilizes local technology and creative resources. It will sell around 40 types of creative products, including keychains and T-shirts. Chuihari from Yeongcheon will present carbonated fruit wines made from local fruits, such as 'Urban Peach' and 'Rustic Herb.'
As of this year, there are 61 youth villages established and operating nationwide. The Ministry of the Interior and Safety has selected 10 new youth villages this year, providing up to 600 million won in support over three years to the selected organizations.
Korail Distribution has been continuing collaborative projects utilizing the railway station distribution network since signing a business agreement with the Ministry of the Interior and Safety in November 2024 to expand sales channels for youth villages and revitalize the local economy.
This event is part of a regional coexistence initiative following the merger of Korail Distribution and Korail Logistics. Korail Distribution absorbed Korail Logistics on September 23 and is currently using the provisional name 'Korail Distribution Logistics.' The official corporate name remains Korail Distribution Co., Ltd., with a formal name to be decided later.
“We will expand coexistence projects to ensure that youth villages and local producers can continue to grow by utilizing the railway station as a platform,” said Ahn Sang-deok, head of the distribution business division at Korail Distribution Logistics.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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