Photo: Seoul Special City School-Ahead Youth Support Center
Seoul Special City School-Ahead Youth Support Center enabled teens to gain social engagement through a booth they planned and managed.
Key points
•Youth outside of school planned and operated booth
•Basil sandwich making and herb salt sharing programs offered
•Center's support for healing agriculture program 'Challenge Outside Home: Secret Sky Garden'
At the 2026 Seoul Urban Agriculture Expo held in Seoul Forest Eastern Park Leisure Center, a unique experience booth was introduced. The event, where youth outside of school designed and operated the booth from start to finish, ran for two days on Friday and Saturday.
Three youths—Sinyoujin Songahjun and Joeshin—prepared diverse programs using basil and herbs grown at the center's healing farm, including making basil sandwiches and sharing herb salts. They actively interacted with visitors during the expo.
The center praised the teens' initiative in planning the program, aiming to boost their confidence through social engagement experiences. Director Seohyeoncheol expressed plans to expand such field activities.
