Jangseong-gun Provides Additional Support for Traditional Market Usage Fees and Water Utility Charges

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Jo Hangyu] Jangseong-gun, Jeonnam announced on the 28th that along with the second round of disaster relief payments from the government and Jeonnam Province, which began on the 24th, it will additionally support traditional market usage fees, small business owners' water bills, and public property rental fees with county funds.

The county will extend the 80% reduction period for traditional market (Hwangryong, Sageori, Sachang Market) usage fees, which has been in effect since February, until the end of this year to support market merchants struggling with business difficulties due to the spread of COVID-19.

In addition, the full exemption of water bills for small business owners and self-employed individuals in the Jangseong area will continue until December.

Previously, the county had promoted a full exemption of water bills starting in April to support small business owners facing business difficulties due to the spread of COVID-19.

With the full exemption of water bills extended until the end of the year, about 570 self-employed businesses in the Jangseong area are expected to receive a total fee reduction benefit of 140 million KRW.

Furthermore, Jangseong-gun will extend until the end of this year the 80% reduction in rental fees for county-owned public properties such as parking lots, warehouse sites, and Phytoncide Experience Land usage fees.

County Governor Yoo Dooseok said, “The government, Jeonnam Province, and Jangseong-gun are working together in a threefold manner to provide multifaceted support to residents in need,” adding, “We will focus on implementing thorough emergency disaster support to alleviate the suffering of our residents.”

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