Dongdaemun-gu Extends Untact Direct Market for Chuseok Until the 25th

Naju Pears, Namhae Anchovies, and Other Sister City Agricultural and Marine Products Sold at Lower Prices and High Quality Compared to Market

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Dongdaemun-gu (Mayor Yoo Deok-yeol) is extending the operation of its untact direct transaction market for this Chuseok holiday.

Every year before the holiday, the district operates a direct transaction market for agricultural and marine products from sister cities in front of the district office plaza, receiving great responses from residents.

This year, due to COVID-19, an untact direct transaction market has been newly operated, and due to the enthusiastic response from residents, the operation period has been extended from the original 16th to the 25th.

This untact direct transaction market is divided into online sales and pre-order sales.

Online sales involve six sister cities: Naju-si, Jecheon-si, Eumseong-gun, Cheongsong-gun, Buan-gun, and Boseong-gun.

Chuseok holiday ritual items and local specialties are sold, including about 170 agricultural and specialty products such as Naju Hangwa, Jecheon Hwanggi Doraji Honey Syrup, Eumseong Chili Peppers, Cheongsong Apples, Buan Shiitake Mushroom Gift Sets, and Boseong Beolgyo Cockles. These can be purchased at prices lower than market rates with fresh and high quality, making it a win-win.

Residents wishing to purchase from the direct transaction market online can sign up and order through the Dongdaemun-gu Office website under ‘Hope Dongdaemun → Sister Cities → Direct Transaction Market Shopping Mall.’

The pre-order sales method is conducted for residents who wish to participate through professional organizations, selling about 50 items from 12 local governments including Naju Pears, Namhae Dried Anchovies, Jecheon Perilla Oil Sets, Chuncheon Herbal Deodeok, Eumseong Apples, Yeoju Mushroom Gim, Sunchang Red Pepper Powder, Sangju Dried Persimmons, and Yeoncheon Hangwa Sets. Orders collected by each department are forwarded to sister cities, supporting purchases at about 20% discount compared to market prices.

Orders received from the 14th to the 16th will be delivered after the 17th; orders from the 17th to the 21st will be delivered after the 22nd; and orders from the 22nd to the 25th will be delivered sequentially after Chuseok.

The district, along with its employees and professional organizations, has decided to actively participate in operating this direct transaction market to help farmers facing difficulties due to COVID-19, the longest rainy season on record, and typhoons.

Yoo Deok-yeol, Mayor of Dongdaemun-gu, stated, “We have extended the untact direct transaction market to provide new sales channels to sister cities and allow residents to purchase high-quality agricultural and marine products at affordable prices. We hope this direct transaction market will help prevent the spread of COVID-19, support sister cities, and contribute in some way to overcoming these difficult times together.”

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