Joo Gyu-il, Mayor of Jinju, Goes Shopping at Traditional Market for Chuseok

Purchasing Charye Supplies with Onnuri Gift Certificates
Special Disinfection Inspection at Traditional Markets

Joo Kyu-il, Mayor of Jinju City, Goes Shopping at Traditional Market for Chuseok [Image Source=Jinju City]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] Jo Gyu-il, mayor of Jinju City, visited Jayu Market on the 13th and Jungang, Nongae, and Cheonggwa Markets on the 14th to shop at traditional markets for Chuseok and conduct special COVID-19 prevention inspections.

On that day, Mayor Jo listened to and encouraged the difficulties faced by traditional market merchants struggling due to COVID-19, personally purchased ceremonial items using Onnuri gift certificates, and met with citizens visiting the markets to express his gratitude for using traditional markets.

Mayor Jo stated, “Due to the nationwide spread of COVID-19 and social distancing, traditional market merchants and small business owners are facing great difficulties. In addition to the city’s efforts to overcome COVID-19 and revitalize traditional markets, I ask merchants to actively cooperate in following prevention guidelines so that citizens can visit traditional markets with peace of mind.”

On the 15th, Mayor Jo plans to continue his ongoing public welfare activities by visiting Cheonjeon Market and Seobu Market in succession to encourage merchants and listen to their voices on site.

Meanwhile, the city is investing 8 billion KRW in the Jinju Central Commercial District Revitalization Project to promote the activation of traditional markets.

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