GS25 Happy Store

In May, GS25 signed an agreement with the Korea International Hunger Relief Organization to help young people become self-sufficient. They are working together to raise awareness of the harsh reality that young people leaving care, such as orphanages, after the age of 18, are often left to fend for themselves without a guardian. GS25 Happy Store helps people run or start their own GS25 store. Young people receive GS25 Happy Store work opportunities, GS25 mentoring for career and employment, educational expenses, vision support, and employment and entrepreneurship benefits. GS25 and its partner organizations plan to expand their reach to various municipalities. 

GS25 Music & Beer Festival

The GS25 Music & Beer Festival celebrated its 10th anniversary this year, attracting a record-breaking 70,000 people to the festival. The festival features performances by some of the country’s top musicians, along with alcoholic beverages and appetizers, and is open only to adults over the age of 20 who have won tickets through an invitation lottery. Taking the stage this year included Park Jae-bum, BY, Bolbbalgan Sachunki, Ailee, god, Jessi and Dynamic Duo. GS Retail is expanding outward with a variety of sponsors, not only in liquor, but also in finance, travel, transportation, and more. In addition to the mainstream companies, last year’s festival featured 65 partners including BC Card, Samsung Card, Here Again, Kakao Mobility, Petch and Sculptor.