Parking Allowed Around 490 Traditional Markets Nationwide During 'Daehanminguk Donghaeng Sale' Period

[Asia Economy Reporter Jo In-kyung] The Ministry of the Interior and Safety and the National Police Agency announced on the 23rd that from the 26th until the Chuseok holiday on October 4th, parking will be allowed (up to 2 hours) on roads around 490 traditional markets nationwide, including Seoul's Gyeongdong Market, Busan's Seowon Market, and Daegu's Suseong Market. This is to support government consumption promotion campaigns such as the "Korea Together Sale" and to revitalize the use of traditional markets that have been struggling due to decreased sales caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The traditional markets where parking is allowed include 147 locations where year-round parking is permitted and 343 locations temporarily selected by local governments and the National Police Agency considering road conditions. However, the implementation period and sections may be adjusted depending on the COVID-19 spread situation, traffic conditions, and opinions of local governments.

The status of traditional markets with parking allowed can be checked through the Ministry of the Interior and Safety (www.mois.go.kr), the National Police Agency (www.police.go.kr), and the websites of each local government.

To avoid disorder and traffic congestion caused by the parking allowance, police patrol personnel will be strengthened and local government parking staff will be deployed on-site to manage parking. Additionally, enforcement will be intensified against illegal parking and stopping outside the permitted sections, within 5 meters of fire hydrants, within 5 meters of intersection corners, within 10 meters of bus stops, and on crosswalks.

Ko Gyu-chang, Director of the Local Finance and Economy Office at the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, said, "Since the local economy can only revive when consumption recovers, we hope people will use traditional markets a lot with the spirit of supporting our neighbors who are feeling greater difficulties due to COVID-19," adding, "We will work with local governments to develop and implement various policies to revive the depressed consumer sentiment and local economy."

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