Kibo Leads Efforts to Revive Traditional Markets Suffering from COVID-19... Sisterhood Partnership with 'Cheoltuk Market'
[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jonghyo] The Korea Technology Finance Corporation announced on the 18th that it has signed a sisterhood agreement with 'Cheoltuk Market,' located near its Busan headquarters, to revitalize traditional markets struggling due to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
According to the agreement, Kibo designates the second Thursday of every month as 'Traditional Market Day' and supports the local traditional market, 'Cheoltuk Market,' by shopping with Onnuri gift certificates and using restaurants. 'Cheoltuk Market' agreed to cooperate by supplying quality goods at affordable prices.
On the day of the agreement, Kibo also contributed to the local community by purchasing local agricultural products at Cheoltuk Market and delivering them to vulnerable elderly people who have difficulty shopping due to COVID-19.
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Kim Youngchun, director of Kibo, said, "We expect this agreement to help promote sales and revitalize local traditional markets through win-win cooperation," adding, "Kibo will continue to show sustained interest in traditional markets and use them frequently."
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