Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education Hosts 'Traditional Market Day' Event for Chuseok

Superintendent Jang Seok-woong and about 40 staff members visited Yeonggwang Maeil Market to hold the 'Traditional Market Day' event for the Chuseok holiday. Photo by Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Jun-kyung] On the 16th, the Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education announced that Superintendent Jang Seok-woong and about 40 staff members participated in the Chuseok holiday event "Traditional Market Day" held at Yeonggwang Daily Market.

This event was organized to provide some support to market merchants who are experiencing difficulties due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturn.

The Office of Education is encouraging all affiliated institutions to participate in the "Local Love Gift Certificate Purchase and Traditional Market Day" event around the holidays to help revitalize the local economy.

Considering the increasing number of COVID-19 cases, this event was held in small groups while adhering to quarantine guidelines.

Superintendent Jang Seok-woong said, "The COVID-19 situation has lasted longer than expected, increasing the difficulties faced by market merchants and self-employed business owners. During these challenging times, let us all unite our strength to wisely overcome the crisis."

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