"Chuseok Grocery Shopping at Traditional Markets" … Gimcheon City Issues 'SOS Guidelines' to All Public Officials

All City Employees Assigned Dedicated Market and Zones by Department

Kim Choong-seop, mayor of Gimcheon, is seen touring the traditional markets in the area.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Dong-wook] Gimcheon City in Gyeongbuk announced on the 15th that it will promote an 'SOS Shopping Event' involving all public officials from the 14th to the 29th to help traditional market merchants struggling due to the prolonged impact of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) ahead of the Chuseok holiday.

Accordingly, all employees under the city will be divided by department into dedicated markets and zones such as Pyeonghwa and Hwanggeum Markets, and will purchase ritual items and agricultural products using the local currency Gimcheon Sarang Gift Certificates and Gimcheon Sarang Cards.

Mayor Kim Chung-seop said, "In a situation where the decrease in visitors to traditional markets, the foundation of the common people's economy, and the decline in merchants' sales are concerning, I hope this SOS Shopping Event, though small, will be of help," adding, "The city will also devise all possible support measures to revitalize the local economy and invigorate the neighborhood commercial districts."

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