The First Step at the Midpoint of Mayor Lee Gang-deok's Term in Pohang: 'Shopping at Traditional Markets'

Relay Challenge of Saemaeul Leaders at Jukdo Market on the 23rd

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Dongwook Park] Pohang City, Gyeongbuk announced that Mayor Lee Kang-deok visited Jukdo Market on the 23rd as his first communication step for the 2nd anniversary of the 7th term of the elected government, participating in the traditional market shopping relay event conducted by the Pohang Saemaul Association.

This event is a relay-style event promoted weekly by the Pohang Saemaul Association since May 12th to revitalize the local economy, which has been depressed due to the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

Starting with shopping by Saemaul Association President Choi Hyun-wook, each nominated person recommended two others to continue the relay shopping. As a result, on the 10th session on the 23rd, 512 people challenged the final shopping event. The total cumulative number of shoppers so far has reached 1,024.

In particular, at the final session on this day, Mayor Lee Kang-deok had lunch directly with the members and expressed his gratitude to the Saemaul Association for participating in the revitalization of the local economy.

Mayor Lee Kang-deok said, "I hope that the local stores, which have been stagnant due to the prolonged COVID-19 and weakened consumer sentiment, will gain vitality," and added, "To catch two rabbits of preventing the spread of COVID-19 and revitalizing the local economy, please thoroughly comply with quarantine and hygiene rules and actively use small business establishments."

Meanwhile, Pohang City has been operating the 'Ppangppang Sale Week' to stimulate local economic consumption since the 20th, continuing until the 28th.

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