[Photo] Kim Seon-gap, Mayor of Gwangjin-gu, Goes Shopping at Traditional Market Ahead of Lunar New Year Holiday

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Kim Seon-gap, Mayor of Gwangjin District, visited Hayangjeil Market, Norunsan Market, and Yeongdonggyo Market in the area on the 22nd ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday to do some shopping.

On that day, Mayor Kim personally toured the markets to encourage the merchants and purchased ceremonial items such as rice cakes and fruits needed for the Lunar New Year table setting.

He also took time to communicate with residents visiting the markets before the holiday, exchanging well-wishes.

On the 23rd, Mayor Kim continued his shopping visits to traditional markets in the area, including Junggokjeil Market and Sinseong Market.

In celebration of the Lunar New Year holiday, various traditional market events will be held until the 26th at six local traditional markets: Junggokjeil Market, Jayang Market, Norunsan Market, Yeongdonggyo Market, Hayangjeil Market, and Myeongok Market.

In connection with the traditional market event period, district office employees participated in a “All Staff Traditional Market Shopping” event for three days from the 20th to the 22nd to help revitalize local traditional markets.

Kim Seon-gap, Mayor of Gwangjin District, said, “The Lunar New Year holiday is a pleasant time that warms the cold winter weather,” adding, “Various events are being held at traditional markets during the holiday period, so I hope people take the opportunity to shop affordably and share goodwill.”

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