South Korea's Donghaeng Sale: Gwanak-gu Traditional Markets Also Join the 'Donghaeng'

Gwanak-gu's 5 Traditional Markets Participate in Companion Sale to Overcome COVID-19 and Revitalize Domestic Market...Various Events Including Visible Radio, Writing Contest, Specialized Product Sales, and Prize Draws Prepared

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Gwanak-gu (Mayor Park Jun-hee) is participating in the nationwide simultaneous event, Korea Together Sale.

This Korea Together Sale will be held from June 26 to July 12 to overcome the early damage caused by the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) and to revitalize domestic consumption, with 92 traditional markets in the Seoul area participating.

Gwanak-gu will have five traditional markets participating: Gwanak Sinsa Market (Sinsa-dong), Bongcheon Jeil General Market (Cheongnyong-dong), Sinwon Market (Sinwon-dong), Inheon Market (Inheon-dong), and Penguin Market (Jowon-dong).

The five participating traditional markets were selected for the supplementary budget management voucher project by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups and will receive full support for event expenses to conduct exceptional prize events.

The event contents vary by market. Sinsa Market will hold a live radio broadcast, a nostalgic writing contest, and prize events from July 10 to 11.

Bongcheon Jeil General Market will hold specialized product sales, workshop experiences, and prize events for one day on July 11, while Sinwon Market will hold a "Thanks Relay" event and prize events on July 2 and 3.

Inheon Market will conduct promotional events to publicize the market and prize events from June 29 to July 3, and Penguin Market held a visitor roulette game and prize events on the 27th.

The district plans to focus on safety management by thoroughly implementing disinfection, quarantine, and social distancing while conducting the events amid the COVID-19 situation.

Mayor Park Jun-hee said, "I hope that consumer sentiment, which has been depressed due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, will recover through this event, revitalizing local shopping districts and serving as an opportunity to boost the regional economy."

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