[NEWS] KUBA’s Flea Market on Campus

By Yu Dong Kyun (donky180@korea.ac.kr)

KoreaUniversity’s (KU) one of the most renowned student clubs, Korea UniversityBuddy Assistant (KUBA) members disclosed a flea market and a photo exhibitionin People’s Square. KUBA is primarily known to support transfer andinternational students with their major difficulties in adjusting to KU, but italso prepares a lucrative opportunity, as in flea market, to aid in funding forthe ones who need.                                                                       

Kim Won Jun (12, English Languageand Education), a member of KUBA, said “It is definitely one of theonce-in-a-lifetime opportunities to collect money to help other people whoreally need support. Moreover, I believe that the idea of opening a flea marketboth benefits the customer and the seller. The customer receives an item insuch a cheap price that they are truly happy about it. The seller senses hopewhen there is enough money to fund.”              

KUBAnot only sold clothes but also they prepared snacks for bored students who wereeager in finding refreshment. Also, besides the flea market, there was a photoexhibition they showed the dedication of KUBA members. Another student Son NaYoung (13, Liberal Arts), said “It is just like in the United States thatstudents organize their own bazaar and collect money to aid in funding. It isjust fantastic”                                                                    

Fantasticas it was, KUBA opened its flea market and photo exhibition from 10:00 A.M to5:00 P.M from May 14 to 15. 

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