Guro-gu Opens Online Direct Market for Lunar New Year Celebration

10 Local Governments Sell Specialty Products... Orders Available on District Office Websites Until February 5... Four Traditional Markets Hold Events Including Prize Draws and Discounts from January 29 to February 10

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Guro-gu (Mayor Lee Sung) will operate an online direct transaction market ahead of the Lunar New Year.

On the 27th, Guro-gu announced, "To provide residents with good products at affordable prices and to help farmers in special product production areas expected to suffer sales damage due to COVID-19, we have prepared the 'Lunar New Year Online Direct Transaction Market.'

To this end, Guro-gu has set up an online direct transaction market corner on the district office website.

This online direct transaction market will include farmers from a total of 10 local governments, including Guro-gu’s sister cities such as Yecheon-gun in Gyeongbuk, Namwon-si in Jeonbuk, Goesan-gun in Chungbuk, Yeongwol-gun in Gangwon, Danyang-gun in Chungbuk, and Haenam-gun in Jeonnam.

Until February 5, regional specialties such as fruits, Korean beef, seafood, and grains will be sold, with a 10-20% discount event held for Gangwon Province products.

Meanwhile, traditional markets within Guro-gu, including Namguro Market (2.1.~2.10.), Gocheok Neighborhood Market (2.3.~2.6.), Guro Market (1.29.~2.10.), and Garibong Market (2.5.~2.7.), will hold various Lunar New Year events such as prize draws and discount promotions. These events will be conducted in compliance with quarantine rules such as wearing masks and social distancing.

A Guro-gu official said, "Through the online direct transaction market and traditional market events, residents will be able to shop for high-quality and affordable Lunar New Year goods," and added, "We hope for active participation from residents."

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