Icheon City's Signature Self-Reliance Cafe Brand 'Happy Box' Opens 4th Location at Icheon City Hall

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Um In-yong] 'Happy Box,' the signature cafe brand of Icheon City's self-reliance project, held its opening ceremony on the 19th after being installed on the 3rd floor staff lounge of Icheon City Hall.

The opening ceremony was attended by Icheon City Mayor Kim Kyung-hee, Icheon City Council Chairman Park Myung-seo, and officials from Tomorrow Social Cooperative, the operating organization of the Icheon Regional Self-Reliance Center, who showed support for the efforts and achievements of self-reliance workers.

The city installed a cafe and convenience store within City Hall to improve employee welfare and enhance convenience for citizens visiting. This project is operated by the Icheon Regional Self-Reliance Center and provides jobs for underprivileged populations.

In particular, the cafe plans to use reusable containers (Icheon Regional Self-Reliance Center reusable container rental and cleaning service) instead of single-use cups, taking the lead in environmental protection.

Meanwhile, Happy Box 4th branch at Icheon City Hall is scheduled to operate from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays.

Jo In-hee, director of the Icheon Regional Self-Reliance Center, stated, "We will do our best to operate with high-quality materials and warm service."

Mayor Kim Kyung-hee said, "This will become a good example of improving convenience for employees and citizens, helping the economically disadvantaged populations in the community achieve self-reliance, and practicing eco-friendly policies."