[Photo] Gangseo-gu, Seoul, Promoting Win-Win Development Between Local Businesses and Large Retail Companies

[Seoul District Photo News] Gangseo-gu Distribution Industry Win-Win Development Council Launches Composed of Traditional Market Merchants Association and Large Store Officials... Yudonggyun, Mapo-gu Mayor, Places Ipchun Festival Poem at Gwangheungdang... Geumcheon-gu Attaches ‘Guktaeminan Gageupinjok (國泰民安 家給人足)’ Ipchun Poem at Office Entrance... Kim Sooyoung, Yangcheon-gu Mayor, Inspects Rapid Antigen Test Site... Chae Hyunil, Yeongdeungpo-gu Mayor, Inspects Construction Sites for Major Accident Prevention

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Roh Hyun-song, Mayor of Gangseo-gu, attended the ‘Gangseo-gu Distribution Industry Win-Win Development Council’ held at the district office’s main conference room at 3 p.m. on the 4th.

The meeting, attended by representatives of large-scale stores, traditional market merchant associations, and related experts, proceeded in the order of ▲appointment ceremony for the council members ▲review of large-scale store opening registration ▲discussion of difficulties and proposals.

Mayor Roh Hyun-song said, “It is important to minimize the negative impact caused by the entry of large-scale stores and to lay the foundation for win-win development between the local commercial district and large distribution companies,” adding, “I hope that reasonable measures that both local small business owners and large distribution companies can agree on will be derived based on continuous communication and consultation.”

Yoo Dong-gyun, Mayor of Mapo-gu, along with Choi Jae-hong, Director of Mapo Cultural Center, posted an Ipchun blessing on the gate of Gwangheungdang (21-gil 15, Dokmak-ro, Mapo-gu) on the morning of the 4th to mark the first solar term of the year, Ipchun.

‘Ipchunchuk’ is a writing attached to gates or pillars during Ipchun to celebrate or pray for the arrival of spring.

Geumcheon-gu (Mayor Yoo Sung-hoon) attached an Ipchuncheop wishing for the well-being of residents at the entrance of the district office on the 4th, the day of Ipchun.

The phrase reads ‘Guktaeminan Gageupinjok (國泰民安 家給人足),’ meaning ‘The country is peaceful, the people are safe, every household is abundant, and everyone lives prosperously.’

Ipchuncheop is a type of paper posted in various places to pray for a peaceful year and abundant harvest and to celebrate the beginning of spring. This Ipchuncheop was written and donated by Ahn Hee-chan, Honorary Chairman of the Geumcheon History Forum.

Mayor Yoo Sung-hoon said, “With the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, the minds and bodies of residents are more exhausted than ever,” adding, “I hope we can all feel the warmth of spring together and wish for the blessings of all households in Geumcheon-gu.”

Kim Soo-young, Mayor of Yangcheon-gu, visited the health center’s screening clinic on the afternoon of the 4th to check the operation status and progress of rapid antigen testing with the relevant department staff.

On that day, Mayor Kim carefully checked the management status of rapid antigen kits, the reception process, and the securing of waiting spaces for testees, urging the operation of a system that minimizes confusion on site. He also encouraged the medical staff and workers who are dedicated to preventing the spread of COVID-19 despite the severe cold.

Mayor Kim Soo-young said, “We will do our utmost to protect the precious daily lives of residents from COVID-19 through a systematic and well-organized quarantine system.”

Chae Hyun-il, Mayor of Yeongdeungpo-gu, conducted an inspection of large construction sites in the area on the afternoon of the 4th.

The inspection was arranged to actively prepare for the enforcement of the Serious Accidents Punishment Act. On that day, Mayor Chae visited the public complex facility construction site in Yeongdeungpo-dong and private construction sites, checking the progress of construction and thoroughly inspecting whether the obligations to ensure safety and health at the workplaces were being fulfilled, together with related department heads and construction officials.

Mayor Chae Hyun-il said, “We are making every effort to establish a response system by forming a dedicated serious accident team and establishing safety plans by sector in accordance with the law’s enforcement,” adding, “We will protect the safety of residents through thorough preparation and prompt response.”

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