Gwangju Nam-gu to Operate Permanent Saturday Market at Pureungil Park Starting from the 9th

Only the 250m section from behind Big Market to in front of Baegunsauna is allowed

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Seon-gang] Nam-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (District Mayor Kim Byeong-nae) announced on the 7th that the permanent Saturday Market operation will be in full swing, starting with the opening of the Pureungil Park Saturday Market behind Big Market in Pureungil Park on the 9th.

The Saturday Market will be held in the 250m section from behind Big Market to in front of Baegunsauna, operating from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Nam-gu, after several consultations with the Pureungil Street Vendors Association and the Gwangbokcheon Merchants Association, prepared the list of items sold at the Saturday Market, the location of each store, market operation regulations, and agreements.

First, the Pureungil Street Vendors Association will operate a win-win market selling vegetables, fruits, grains, miscellaneous goods, food, and dried seafood in the 250m section. The Gwangbokcheon Merchants Association and the Gwangju Talent Donation Center will set up a win-win market corner in the 80m section near Bigsfo shopping area to sell industrial products, food items, youth startups, and cooperative products.

Also, in the 10m section near Bigsfo shopping area, it will be used as a sharing market including the operation of the school uniform sharing center, future sales of local specialties from sister cities, and the Anabada market.

With the operation of the Saturday Market, crackdowns on illegal commercial activities that were popular in the Pureungil Park section will be significantly strengthened.

On all days except Saturday, all sales activities in Pureungil Park and its surroundings are strictly prohibited, and commercial activities within Pureungil Park in front of Hanshin Apartment, which were temporarily allowed until the Saturday Market operation, will also be subject to crackdown.

In addition, vehicle access to the market section will be restricted from 6 p.m. on Friday to 8 p.m. on Saturday, and crackdowns on illegal parking will be intensified.

A Nam-gu official said, “With the opening of the Saturday Market, local small merchants can develop together and revitalize the local commercial district of the old downtown. Since Pureungil Park, which serves as a resting place, will return to the residents, we expect it to lead to good results.”

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