Seoul Gangseo-gu, Daily Disinfection of Traditional Markets with Life Quarantine Workers Deployed

Checking quarantine rules such as mask wearing and announcement broadcasts... Traditional market Chuseok events, village bus boarding support

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gangseo-gu, Seoul (Mayor Noh Hyun-song) is making various efforts to ensure that residents can use traditional markets with peace of mind for both their wallets and health during the Chuseok holiday.

The district is conducting Chuseok events that benefit local residents by leveraging the advantages of traditional markets being closer and cheaper than large supermarkets.

At Kkachisan Market, Nambu Alley Market, and Hwagok Bon-dong Market, a 10% discount event on ritual items is being held, along with a lottery for Onnuri gift certificates for customers who purchase over a certain amount.

At Bangsin Traditional Market, Onnuri gift certificates, masks, and hand sanitizers are distributed through a lottery, and at Songhwa Mural Market, customers who purchase over 50,000 won receive a 10,000 won Onnuri gift certificate on a first-come, first-served basis.

At Hwagok Central Alley Market, on the 25th, the first 1,000 customers purchasing goods will receive instant lottery tickets.

All events are conducted strictly following quarantine rules, and since the schedules vary by market, visitors should check the schedule to enjoy the Chuseok discount benefits.

Additionally, to make shopping more convenient, the ‘Village Bus Boarding Support Project’ will be implemented until November at Kkachisan Market, Hwagok Bon-dong Market, and Songhwa Mural Market.

Customers who purchase over 20,000 won on the day and submit their receipts at event locations such as the market’s central aisle can receive village bus boarding coupons.

Furthermore, to alleviate residents’ concerns about visiting traditional markets due to COVID-19, life quarantine officers are assigned to each market to conduct daily responsible quarantine.

Also, responsible officials visit directly to check ▲whether merchants and customers are wearing masks ▲availability of hand sanitizers within facilities ▲whether quarantine guideline announcements are being made ▲designation of quarantine managers, and if quarantine rules are not followed, immediate corrective actions are taken on site.

A district official urged, “Although traditional market merchants generally comply well with quarantine rules, there are occasional cases of insufficient mask-wearing, so we ask individuals to be vigilant and practice compliance with quarantine rules.”

Mayor Noh Hyun-song said, “We are thoroughly conducting quarantine and inspections so that residents can visit traditional markets with peace of mind,” and added, “Why not take advantage of the events at safe traditional markets this holiday season to purchase goods more affordably?”

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.