Gyeonggi-do Modernizes and Establishes Safety Facilities in 14 Traditional Markets and Shopping Districts

After Target Call for Entries, On-site Evaluation and Selection Review... A Total of 3.3 Billion Won Invested

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[Asia Economy Reporter Ra Young-cheol] Gyeonggi Province announced on the 3rd that it has selected 14 locations, including Gimpo Tongjin Market and Ansan Ansan Fashion Town, as support targets for the second round of the traditional market facility modernization and safety facility construction project this year.

Since March, the province has proceeded with procedures such as on-site evaluations and review committees, selecting a total of 14 locations in two categories: 5 for the 'Traditional Market Facility Modernization' and 9 for the 'Traditional Market Safety Facility Construction,' planning to invest 3.3 billion KRW in the projects.

For 'Traditional Market Facility Modernization,' Gimpo Tongjin Market (arcade construction), Hwaseong Byeongjeom Central Shopping District (customer support center installation), Pyeongtaek Tongbok Market (cool fog system installation), Yongin Central Market (arcade repair), and Bucheon Wonmi Buheung Market (electronic display installation) were selected, with an investment of 2.559 billion KRW.

For 'Traditional Market Safety Facility Construction,' 9 locations including Ansan Ansan Fashion Town, Hanam Seafood Market, Bucheon Goriul Cave Market, Bucheon Wonjong General Market, Bucheon Wonjong Central Market, and Bucheon Gangnam Market were selected, with a total investment of 734 million KRW to support asbestos facility removal and replacement of old wiring and transformers.

Asbestos facility removal is a newly established category in this round of the project. Three locations were selected: Seongnam Mirae Town 2nd General Market, Suwon Firefly Yeonmu Market, and Hwaseong Banwol Singyeongtong Shopping District.

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