Daesang said on April 30 it will invest an equity stake in Olmo Namseoul, a culture and arts-focused standard workplace for people with disabilities in Seoul. It is the company’s fifth investment following sites in Bucheon, Hanam, Yongin and Incheon. Daesang held an opening ceremony on April 29 in Gasan-dong, Geumcheon-gu. The 89-pyeong facility will host 51 artists with developmental disabilities and includes shared and individual studios, rest areas and offices.

South Korea\'s food industry has entered the season for annual general meetings, with governance restructuring and securing future growth drivers emerging as key themes. With the revised Commercial Act set to take effect, companies are moving to amend articles of incorporation and adjust board structures, while also putting forward agenda items including reappointment of owner executives and succession-related appointments. Firms are also accelerating diversification and overseas expansion by adding new business purposes and reorganising operations.