Hi-Local Icheon, a youth startup support program in the Icheon region, showcased its project achievements by operating booths in the Innovation/Environment Zone and the Local Zone at the 3rd Korea Social Value Festa.
Key points
•Operation of Innovation/Environment Zone and Local Zone booths
•Innovation/Environment Zone with 6 participating companies
•Local Zone with 7 participating companies
Hi-Local Icheon is a youth startup support program in the Icheon region, supported by SK Hynix and the Gyeonggi Community Chest of Korea. It participated in the 3rd Korea Social Value Festa, held at COEX in Seoul on September 21 and 22, 2026, operating booths in the Innovation/Environment Zone and the Local Zone.
The Innovation/Environment Zone was operated in conjunction with SK Hynix, with 6 companies participating, while 7 companies participated in the Local Zone over the two days. The booth, which applied a logistics center concept utilizing the characteristics of the Icheon region, operated successfully, attracting approximately 1,000 visitors.
Notably, the participatory event titled 'Match the Weight!' saw participation from approximately 600 visitors, boosting the booth's vibrancy. The Social Solidarity Bank assessed that this participation was a valuable opportunity to check the competitiveness of local youth companies and promote B2B and B2C market expansion.
