Hwasun-gun Reduces Traditional Market Usage Fees Amid COVID-19 Spread

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Young-gyun] Hwasun-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Gu Chung-gon) announced on the 12th that it has decided to temporarily reduce usage fees to support local traditional market merchants who are experiencing business difficulties due to the spread of COVID-19.

The reduction targets 212 store merchants in six public traditional markets, including Hwasun Goin-dol Traditional Market and Neungju Traditional Market, about 300 street vendors, and merchants in the complex shopping area of Hwasun Goin-dol Traditional Market.

The reduction period is from this month until the COVID-19 situation ends, and the reduction amount is the full usage fee (100%), with a total monthly amount expected to be about 3.11 million won.

For merchants who paid this month's usage fee before the fee reduction was implemented, one month's usage fee will be waived after the situation ends.

A county official said, "Not only is it important to block the spread of COVID-19, but also to revitalize the stagnant local economy," adding, "We hope the 'Good Rent Reduction Movement' spreads in local shopping districts so that we can overcome the crisis together."

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