Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju to Implement 'CPR' for Revitalizing Stagnant Alley Markets

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Gwangsan District, Gwangju Metropolitan City (District Mayor Kim Samho) is conducting the ‘Alley Commercial District CPR’ contest until the 31st to help merchants independently discover content and create distinctive commercial districts.

According to Gwangsan District on the 2nd, this contest was promoted with the purpose of revitalizing alley commercial districts struggling due to the economic downturn and COVID-19 through cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) performed jointly by merchants and Gwangsan District.

Applications for the contest can be made by registered merchant organizations, and the content includes plans for festivals, promotions, events, themed alleys, and other measures to revitalize alley commercial districts.

The content discovered by merchants will also be supplemented by the Gwangsan District Corporate Doctor Center. Additionally, Gwangsan District plans to conduct accounting education workshops for merchant organizations lacking experience in contest projects.

The district plans to select 5 to 7 entries through a first round of document screening and a second round of presentations in April. The support fund per selected content is up to 10 million KRW, and selected organizations must bear 10% of the support fund as their own contribution.

Applications can be submitted by downloading the application form and business plan from the ‘Notices and Announcements’ section on the Gwangsan District website, filling them out, and visiting the Gwangsan District Corporate Economy Division to submit them.

For further inquiries about the contest, contact the Gwangsan District Alley Commercial District Revitalization Team.

Meanwhile, last year, Gwangsan District supported merchant organizations in producing and executing commercial district revitalization content such as busking, festivals, and SNS promotions through the same project. This helped participating organizations build self-sustainability and foster a cooperative atmosphere among members, creating a mutually beneficial alley commercial district environment.

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