[Photo] Seongjanghyun, Yongsan District Mayor, Visits Traditional Market for Chuseok

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[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Yongsan District Mayor Seong Jang-hyun visited Huam Market on the 16th to celebrate the Chuseok holiday.

On that day, Mayor Seong, along with related officials, visited Huam Market, briefly shopped, and warmly greeted the market merchants.

He also encouraged traditional market merchants who are struggling due to COVID-19 and listened to various voices on-site by talking with residents visiting the market.

Furthermore, in preparation for an increase in residents visiting traditional markets during the Chuseok holiday, he carefully checked the COVID-19 quarantine response status.

The district regularly conducts disinfection twice a day in cooperation with the market merchants' association, provides hand sanitizers, and guides visitors to comply with quarantine rules such as maintaining distance between visitors.

Meanwhile, to revitalize traditional markets, the district has operated "Traditional Market Visiting Days" since 2013. All district office employees visit one of the seven local markets (Yongsan Yongmun Market, Ichon Market, Huam Market, Malli Market, Sinheung Market, Bogwang Market, Itaewon Jeil Market) by department (dong), shopping or eating at the designated market.

Mayor Seong Jang-hyun said, “We are thoroughly preparing to ensure that those visiting the market for Chuseok have no inconvenience. I hope people can purchase affordable and high-quality goods through traditional markets and gain vitality to spend a warm-hearted holiday.”

Dobong District Mayor Lee Dong-jin visited the Dong Community Center, the COVID-19 coexistence national support fund reception site, on the 17th ahead of Chuseok to encourage staff and check if residents visiting the center for application had any inconveniences.

Mayor Lee Dong-jin said, “It seems many elderly people unfamiliar with the internet have visited the community center to apply. I thank them for cooperating well with social distancing and quarantine rules during the waiting time. Visiting traditional markets before Chuseok, I saw many people using the disaster support fund. I hope this support fund will bring some vitality to the local economy.”

Gwanak District Mayor Park Jun-hee visited COVID-19 related facilities directly on the 17th ahead of the Chuseok holiday to check on the on-site response situation and encourage workers.

Mayor Park sequentially visited two screening clinics at the health center and temporary screening clinics, as well as a living treatment center, inspecting emergency work plans for Chuseok at each facility. He encouraged medical staff and employees working on the front lines of COVID-19 response and listened to their difficulties.

He also expressed gratitude by delivering cup noodles and snacks prepared in advance based on workers’ opinions.

Mayor Park said, “I deeply appreciate the hard work of workers who give up the holiday and quietly do their best for the safe and comfortable Chuseok of residents. Thanks to your efforts in quarantine and successful vaccination, we will soon be able to return to normal life.”

He added, “Please concentrate all response capabilities to ensure residents’ safety until the situation ends.”

Yangcheon District Mayor Kim Soo-young participated in the special Chuseok meal sharing event held at the Sinwol Comprehensive Social Welfare Center senior cafeteria on the morning of the 17th.

At the Sinwol Comprehensive Social Welfare Center that day, 50 elderly people who completed vaccination were served nutritious special meals such as galbitang (beef short rib soup), bulgogi, and songpyeon (rice cake). Mayor Kim conveyed warm Chuseok greetings wishing for the health and well-being of the elderly.

Mapo District Mayor Yoo Dong-gyun attended the ‘Love (愛) Blood Donation’ event held at the Mapo District Office plaza.

‘Love (愛) Blood Donation’ was organized by Mapo District in cooperation with the Korean Red Cross due to difficulties in blood supply caused by the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, operating three blood donation vehicles.

Mayor Yoo Dong-gyun expressed gratitude, saying, “I respect the residents who participated in this noble act of saving lives ahead of Chuseok.”

Yeongdeungpo District Mayor Chae Hyun-il attended the donation ceremony for encouragement supplies held on the first floor of the district office health center on the afternoon of the 17th.

On that day, the Yeongdeungpo District Saemaeul Credit Union Chairmen’s Association donated encouragement supplies worth 6 million won, jointly purchased from local traditional markets, to the Yeongdeungpo District Social Welfare Council for workers at screening clinics and vaccination centers working on the front lines of COVID-19 quarantine.

Mayor Chae Hyun-il expressed gratitude to the Saemaeul Credit Union Chairmen’s Association for their warm sharing for the workers and encouraged the on-site workers for their hard work.

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