Hampyeong Cheonji Traditional Market Renovated... Official Opening on the 17th

41 Modern Stores and Over 80 Street Stalls Established

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yoon Jamin] Hampyeong Cheonji Traditional Market (formerly Hampyeong 5-day Market) will officially open on the 17th after over a year of renovations.

According to Hampyeong County on the 14th, Hampyeong Cheonji Traditional Market is being developed on the site of the old 5-day market (9,251㎡) with 41 modern stores and about 80 street stalls.

Of the 41 stores, 20 will operate as permanent shops, while the remaining 21 will operate according to the traditional market days (the 2nd and 7th of each month).

Since March last year, the county has invested a total of 5.8 billion KRW to modernize the Hampyeong 5-day Market facilities.

The goal is to improve the aging 5-day market (established in 1903) into modern stores within an arcade structure to serve as a hub for the local economy.

A county official stated, “With the newly added comfortable facilities and a central plaza, we plan to gradually transform the existing 5-day market into a daily market. Although it is difficult at the moment due to the impact of COVID-19, we are currently planning various programs such as market tourism tours.”

The county is also in discussions with related organizations to hold diverse performances, events, and discount promotions on local specialties such as Korean beef on market days.

It is also known that positive consideration is being given to linking the ongoing public art project and flea market with the market’s central plaza, as well as installing food trucks (food village), photo zones (Pink Muhly walking path), and world culture experience booths near the market.

Lee Sang-ik, Hampyeong County Governor, said, “To ensure that local residents and tourists can shop more conveniently and safely, we encourage all merchants to wear uniforms and plan to sequentially establish a mobile easy payment system. We will continue to do our best to support so that the newly opened Hampyeong Cheonji Traditional Market can become a new landmark and a catalyst for regional revitalization.”

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