Gwangju Bank Holds Traditional Market Shopping Event for Seollal Holiday

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Seon-gang] Gwangju Bank (President Song Jong-wook) announced on the 10th that it held a traditional market shopping event at Namgwangju Market in Hak-dong, Dong-gu, to celebrate the Lunar New Year holiday.

Gwangju Bank, which has held traditional market shopping events every holiday season, organized this year's event to revitalize local traditional markets that have been hit hard by the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturn.

The "Cheer Up Traditional Market Children's Market Tour" program, designed for children accustomed to large supermarkets to explore traditional markets, purchase items themselves, and make payments, was held with only essential personnel, including Gwangju Bank President Song Jong-wook and two representative children. The children had a meaningful time experiencing both fun and economic learning simultaneously.

Additionally, Gwangju Bank's university student ambassadors conducted volunteer shopping activities by purchasing goods on behalf of elderly households with mobility difficulties. President Song Jong-wook met with market merchants struggling due to the economic downturn and decreased customers to listen to their difficulties and offer encouragement.

Prior to the shopping event, Gwangju Bank delivered 5 million won worth of Onnuri gift certificates to economically disadvantaged local single-parent families through the Green Umbrella Children's Foundation Gwangju Regional Headquarters.

President Song Jong-wook said, "We held this event hoping that the traditional markets, which are going through a more difficult time than ever due to the impact of COVID-19, will regain vitality through the interest of local residents. Gwangju Bank will do its best to fulfill its role as the representative bank of Gwangju and Jeonnam by continuously carrying out social contribution activities and financial support to revitalize the local economy and spread a culture of sharing."

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