Cheongsong-gun Makes Every Effort to Revive Stagnant Local Economy... Two-Month Store Rent Waiver

(Photo by Cheongsong County Office)

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Young-wook] Cheongsong-gun, Gyeongbuk Province, has taken measures to revitalize the local economy, which has been depressed due to the impact of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

According to Cheongsong-gun on the 4th, in order to alleviate the difficulties of merchants in traditional markets, the rent for stores will be waived for two months.

The beneficiaries of this measure include 7 stores in Cheongsong Market and 39 stores in Jinbo Market.

A local price survey team, consisting of public officials and price survey monitoring personnel, will also be organized to check price trends and supply and demand conditions mainly at pharmacies, marts, and convenience stores in the area, aiming to stabilize prices. In particular, crackdowns on illegal activities such as mask hoarding will be conducted, along with continuous on-site guidance for consumers to purchase appropriate quantities and sellers to sell at reasonable prices.

Yoon Kyung-hee, the mayor of Cheongsong-gun, said, "Since the economic conditions have become difficult due to COVID-19, we are preparing practical measures to help small business owners," and added, "We ask for the cooperation of residents so that excessive anxiety does not shrink economic sentiment."

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