Ministry of SMEs Prioritizes Purchase of 'Quarantine Supplies' in Daegu and Gyeongbuk... Traditional Markets and Shopping Districts
[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Daeseop] The Ministry of SMEs and Startups announced on the 26th that it will prioritize support for the purchase of quarantine supplies to prevent the spread of damage to traditional markets and shopping districts in the Daegu and Gyeongbuk regions related to the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).
The priority support targets 281 traditional markets and shopping districts in the Daegu and Gyeongbuk regions, with 37,802 stores in operation. To help the traditional markets and shopping districts in Daegu and Gyeongbuk, which are experiencing great difficulties due to the spread of COVID-19, the ministry will provide up to 30 million KRW worth of support for quarantine supplies such as disinfectors and disinfectants, enough for up to three rounds of disinfection.
From this weekend, the Ministry of SMEs and Startups and the Small Enterprise and Market Service will actively support rapid quarantine operations. Additionally, the Daegu and Gyeongbuk branch of the National Merchants Federation will adjust the number of disinfections according to regional circumstances.
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A Ministry of SMEs and Startups official stated, "In other regions as well, in consultation with the branches of the National Merchants Federation, the branches will independently establish quarantine plans and support the purchase of quarantine supplies such as disinfectors and disinfectants so that disinfection can begin from next week."
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