[Photo] Dongdaemun-gu Lunar New Year Direct Market Bustling with Residents

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Dongdaemun-gu (Mayor Yoo Deok-yeol) held the '2020 Lunar New Year Agricultural and Marine Products Direct Market' on the 16th at the plaza in front of the district office.

On this day, the direct market officially opened at 10 a.m., with booths set up by sister cities and counties across the country including Naju, Namhae, Boseong, Buan, Sangju, Sunchang, Yeoju, Yeoncheon, Eumseong, Jecheon, Cheongsong, Cheongyang, Chuncheon, as well as local village enterprises, women's associations, and the Kyungdong Market Youth Mall.

At the event, fresh and high-quality agricultural and marine products were sold at affordable prices, including Lunar New Year ritual foods such as dried persimmons, pears, apples, and traditional Korean sweets; health foods like ginseng and black garlic extract; and local specialties such as honey, deodeok (Codonopsis lanceolata), and anchovies, attracting a continuous flow of residents.

Yoo Deok-yeol, Mayor of Dongdaemun-gu, stated, “We hope that you share the agricultural and marine products purchased at this direct market with your family, relatives, and friends, and have a rich and joyful Lunar New Year holiday.”

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