Heo Seok, Mayor of Suncheon, Encourages Traditional Market Merchants While Shopping for Chuseok

Encouraging Traditional Merchants Facing Difficulties and Inspecting On-Site Quarantine Conditions

[Suncheon=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Heo Seok, mayor of Suncheon, visited traditional markets ahead of Chuseok, personally shopping and encouraging merchants struggling due to COVID-19.

Starting with Ujjang on the 15th, Heo visited Yeokjeon Market on the 16th and Araetjang on the 17th, purchasing goods directly with Suncheon Love Gift Certificates while listening attentively to merchants' difficulties and the vivid voices from the field suffering from the prolonged COVID-19 situation.

Mayor Heo expressed gratitude to customers visiting the traditional markets during these difficult times and comforted and encouraged the merchants by saying, “Thank you for visiting the traditional markets during these challenging times,” and “Despite the many difficulties caused by the prolonged COVID-19 situation, thank you for strictly following and implementing quarantine rules.”

Additionally, together with officials, he inspected parking lot availability and facility modernization projects at the traditional markets and emphasized stricter compliance with quarantine rules to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Heo Seok, mayor of Suncheon, stated, “Due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic and the expansion of online shopping, traditional markets and alleyway businesses have weakened, causing difficulties for small business owners who are the lifeblood of the local economy,” and added, “We will revitalize the local economy with policies that citizens can feel.”

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