Kim Yong-beom Visits Sejong Traditional Market: "Lunar New Year Livelihood Measures Will Be Implemented Without Delay"

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Min-young] On the 22nd, Kim Yong-beom, the 1st Vice Minister of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, visited Geumnam Daepyeong Market in Sejong to check the prices and supply-demand trends of Lunar New Year seasonal products.

On that day, Vice Minister Kim visited Geumnam Daepyeong Market and personally purchased major seasonal products using Onnuri gift certificates.

At the site, Vice Minister Kim emphasized, "To ensure a warm Lunar New Year holiday that everyone can enjoy together, we will faithfully implement Lunar New Year livelihood stabilization measures such as expanding the supply of seasonal products, increasing sales of Onnuri gift certificates, providing financial support for the Lunar New Year, and early promotion of local economic revitalization projects."

The Ministry of Economy and Finance announced on the 7th that as part of the Lunar New Year livelihood stabilization measures, it will implement △ maximum early expansion of fiscal job projects △ support 90 trillion won in funds for SMEs and small business owners for the Lunar New Year △ expand the quantity of 16 seasonal products such as apples and pears up to 4.3 times and offer discounts up to 50% △ pay the expanded and restructured livelihood benefits before the Lunar New Year, and expand sharing for marginalized groups.

Following this, Vice Minister Kim visited the 119 Fire Station located in Janggun-myeon, Sejong City, held a meeting, and encouraged the firefighters. He said, "The sharp decrease in fire accidents and fatalities during the holiday period since last year is thanks to the efforts of firefighters who protect the safety of the people," and urged them to make further efforts to prevent fire accidents so that no tragic casualties occur during the Lunar New Year period.

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