Gwangju City to Open Traditional Market Public Parking Lots for Free Starting from the 9th

24 Locations Including Traditional Markets and Shopping District Parking Lots with 1,947 Spaces Available Until the 11th

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Seon-gang] Gwangju Metropolitan City and its five autonomous districts will open public parking lots at traditional markets for free in celebration of Seollal, the biggest traditional holiday.

According to Gwangju City on the 8th, from the 9th to the 11th, a total of 1,947 parking spaces across 24 locations will be opened, including 341 spaces at six sites such as Dong-gu Daein Market, 550 spaces at five sites such as Seo-gu Yangdong Market, 90 spaces at two sites such as Nam-gu Mudeung Market, 334 spaces at six sites such as Buk-gu Duam Market, and 632 spaces at five sites such as Gwangsan-gu Songjeong Maeil Market.

In addition, to create a joyful holiday atmosphere, the parking lots and surrounding areas will be cleaned, and banners and signboards will be installed to facilitate easy use.

During the free opening period, promotional activities will also be conducted targeting users to establish an advanced parking culture, including maintaining parking order and protecting parking facilities.

Park Jeong-hwan, Director of the City’s Job and Economy Office, said, “Due to the recent resurgence of COVID-19, foot traffic to traditional markets ahead of the Seollal peak season has sharply declined, causing many difficulties for traditional markets. We hope that citizens will use traditional markets extensively this Seollal, revitalizing them and serving as an opportunity to revive the local economy.”

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