Suncheon Araetjang Night Market to Reopen Starting Tomorrow

The Aratjang Night Market, Where Taste, Style, and Excitement Come Together, Returns After 2 Years and 4 Months

[Suncheon=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Suncheon City in Jeollanam-do announced on the 19th that the Araetjang Night Market, which had been temporarily suspended to prevent the spread of COVID-19, will reopen tomorrow following the relaxation of COVID-19 quarantine guidelines.

The city, after in-depth discussions with the Araetjang Prosperity Association regarding the reopening of the night market in accordance with the eased quarantine guidelines, decided to reopen while strictly adhering to the prevention measures.

The Araetjang Night Market is held every Friday and Saturday from 6 p.m. at the Araetjang Covered Market.

Preparations for reopening, including food booths and stage arrangements, have been completed, and various performance programs will be offered to visitors.

Cheon Se-du, president of the Araetjang Prosperity Association, said, “We will revitalize the traditional market, which had been subdued due to COVID-19, through the Araetjang Night Market,” adding, “We hope visitors come to the Araetjang Night Market, full of sights and food, and create happy memories.”

Meanwhile, the Araetjang Night Market opened in 2015 as part of a cultural tourism market project, providing diverse attractions and food. With its distinctive operation, it has contributed to the activation of stay-type tourism, attracting more than 150,000 visitors annually. However, it was suspended from February 2020 for the safety of citizens due to the spread of COVID-19.

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