Candidate Lee Yong-bin Listens to Merchants' Difficulties at Songjeong 5-Day Market

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Seon-gang] Lee Yong-bin, the preliminary candidate for Gwangsan-gu Gap, Gwangju Metropolitan City of the Democratic Party of Korea, shared opinions on revitalization plans for traditional markets at the invitation of the Songjeong 5-Day Market Merchants Association (President Im Yong-tae), which boasts a 56-year tradition, on the 8th.

At the invited roundtable meeting, about 20 people including preliminary candidate Lee Yong-bin, Merchants Association President Im Yong-tae, and merchants participated, and a serious discussion was held throughout the event about the strengths, problems, and future directions of the Songjeong 5-Day Market in a heated atmosphere.

At the meeting, the Merchants Association explained the market's reality, stating, "Compared to other traditional market facilities, the Songjeong 5-Day Market is severely aged and underdeveloped in every aspect," and "Although we have repeatedly requested facility modernization, no progress has been made."

They also said, "The parking lot of the Songjeong 5-Day Market should be used as a parking lot for the convenience of market customers, but in reality, it is not," and "On the 3rd and 8th, when the market is held, regular parking is prohibited, and it would be efficient for the Merchants Association, the market entity, to manage the parking lot."

Candidate Lee Yong-bin said, "Although administrative agencies have made many efforts to revitalize the market, it seems to be in a stalemate," and "We will work with related organizations to develop the Songjeong area traditional markets into cultural landmarks with various attractions and food, fostering traditional markets that attract many customers."

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