Mayor Yujinseop Leads Efforts to Revive Local Shopping Districts Overcoming COVID-19

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jae-gil] Yoo Jin-seop, mayor of Jeongeup City, Jeonbuk, visited the Central-ro and Saeam-ro shopping districts on the 3rd to listen to the vivid voices of merchants struggling due to the COVID-19 crisis.

Earlier, on the 29th of last month, Mayor Yoo and related officials visited Saemgoeul Market and Yeonji Market to hold a shopping event using emergency disaster relief prepaid cards.

This move by Mayor Yoo aims to assess the effects of Jeongeup City's disaster basic income and government disaster relief funds, check the status of registration and usage of Jeongeup Love Gift Certificates affiliated stores, and encourage merchants facing difficulties.

On the day, Mayor Yoo held a meeting with the presidents of the Central-ro and Saeam-ro Prosperity Associations at a nearby cafe in the shopping district, explaining local economic revitalization policies and support projects for small business owners.

He then visited bookstores and sports stores to encourage merchants and promised to make efforts to revive the depressed local commercial district.

Mayor Yoo said, “I will share the difficulties of the merchants,” and added, “We will implement various policies to support small business owners through close cooperation with the city, related organizations, and merchant associations.”

He continued, “Many small business owners are struggling due to COVID-19,” and added, “Since thorough quarantine and prevention activities are being carried out, we hope citizens will participate in normal economic activities with peace of mind.”

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