Dobong-gu Opens Direct Market for Agricultural, Livestock, and Marine Products for Lunar New Year

From 10 AM to 5 PM on the 15th and 16th, Atrium B1 at Dobong-gu Community Center will feature products guaranteed and recommended by 11 local governments including Yangju-si, Wonju-si, and Buan-gun

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Dobong-gu (Mayor Dongjin Lee) will open the "Seolmaji Direct Transaction Market" on the 15th and 16th at the Atrium on the B1 floor of Dobong-gu Citizen Hall to supply high-quality Korean agricultural and livestock products from various regions to residents at affordable prices in celebration of the New Year of the Gyeongja Year (庚子年).

This "Seolmaji Direct Transaction Market" features products guaranteed and recommended by 11 local governments, including Dobong-gu's sister cities Yangju-si, Wonju-si, and Buan-gun.

Items for sale will include holiday seasonal products such as fruits, Korean beef (Hanwoo), dried seafood, and grains ahead of the Lunar New Year, as well as regional specialties like freshly made kimchi (gatkimchi), soy sauce marinated crab (ganjang gejang), dried yellow corvina (gulbi), and salted seafood (jeotgal).

The district posted the list of items and price tags handled at the direct transaction market on the district website to help residents plan their holiday meals, and the prices of the products are set about 10-20% lower than market prices.

Mayor Dongjin Lee of Dobong-gu said, "The Seolmaji Direct Transaction Market is an event where residents can enjoy the familiar tastes of their hometown and also support local producers," adding, "We hope everyone protects their health with our agricultural and marine products and has a warm holiday."

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