Foreign Resident Sharing Market 'Mingle Market', Creating a Place for Communication among Residents

On the 18th, Siheung City Foreigner Welfare Center held a ‘Mingle Market’ event, a sharing market for foreign residents, with the participation of approximately 200 foreign residents.

The event was attended by residents of various nationalities, including Vietnamese, Chinese, and Filipinos, who directly operated nine booths, selling or sharing clothing, daily necessities, and miscellaneous goods. A photo booth was also set up so that visitors could create happy memories.

A Vietnamese citizen who participated in the event said, “I had fun being able to talk to foreign residents of various nationalities by operating and preparing the booth myself. It was also meaningful to see my items being put to good use by someone.”

Lim Dong-hyeon, head of the Foreign Residents Division of Siheung City, said, “This event was created to practice sharing and increase solidarity within the local community, so we will continue to provide opportunities for communication where people of various cultures and nationalities can come together in the future.”

Department in charge: Foreign Residents and Foreign Residents Support Team (031-310-2641, 2643)