Changwon Special City Ensures Safety in Traditional Markets

Implementation of National Safety Inspection, Expanded Checks at 77 Traditional Markets and Shopping Districts

Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam is conducting a national safety inspection in the traditional market sector.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Song Jong-gu] Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam has been conducting a national safety inspection in the traditional market sector for 59 days from the 17th of last month to October 14th.

The 2022 national safety inspection in the traditional market sector originally targeted 42 facilities, including Gyeonghwa Market within the jurisdiction, as inspection targets under the Facility Safety Act. However, to allow citizens to use traditional markets in a safer environment, an additional 35 facilities not originally subject to inspection have been included, expanding the inspection to a total of 77 traditional markets and shopping districts throughout Changwon City.

To enhance the professionalism of the inspection, the city has formed regional public-private joint inspection teams consisting of local governments, inspection agencies (such as the Korea Fire Insurance Association), fire stations, and merchant associations. The five district offices will complete inspections of their respective facilities by October 14th.

Based on the inspection results, follow-up measures according to the situation (on-site correction, repair and reinforcement, detailed safety diagnosis) will be implemented.

Hong Nam-pyo, Mayor of Changwon Special City, stated, “We will thoroughly inspect facilities so that citizens can visit and use traditional markets in a safer environment, and if necessary, we will make every effort to apply for public projects and secure budgets needed for facility improvements.”

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