Gwangju Bank Holds Traditional Market Shopping Event for Seollal Holiday

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] Gwangju Bank announced on the 28th that it held a traditional market shopping event at Yangdong Market in Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City 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 the local traditional markets that have been depressed due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic.

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

Before 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. Additionally, Gwangju Bank employees carried out volunteer shopping activities by purchasing goods on behalf of elderly households with mobility difficulties.

Song Jeong-wook, President of Gwangju Bank, 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 a 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."

Gwangju Bank holds traditional market shopping events every holiday season, providing children with economic learning experiences and conducting volunteer activities to help local single-parent families. Last year as well, it held traditional market shopping events at Wolgok Market and Daein Market, supporting volunteer activities and revitalizing local traditional markets.

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