Goheung-gun Goes All Out to Revitalize Traditional Markets in the 8th Elected Term

On the 4th, the First Jeonnam Merchants' Day Event Held Nationwide in Goheung

Priority on Attracting Tourists through Parking Expansion and Branding of Charcoal-Grilled Fish

[Goheung=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Shim Jeong-woo] Goheung-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Gong Young-min) announced on the 5th that it is focusing administrative efforts on revitalizing traditional markets to inject vitality into the local economy during the 8th term of the civilian government.

The county plans to mobilize all its capabilities to create clean and distinctive traditional markets under the banner that traditional markets must transform into places that attract tourists with curiosity in order to be revitalized.

In particular, the traditional markets are not simply places to buy and sell goods but are being transformed into tourist destinations offering sights, food, and entertainment. To this end, the county is fully committed to the ‘Sikkeulbeokjeok Project,’ which includes ▲expanding parking lots ▲branding charcoal-grilled fish ▲holding a unity event for the traditional market merchants’ association.

This project is being promoted with the goal of making traditional markets the center of the local commercial district by linking them with tourism resources, gradually regaining vitality, and driving the local economy.

In connection with this, the county hosted the ‘1st Jeollanam-do Merchants’ Day’ event to comfort merchants exhausted by COVID-19 and boost their pride. On the 4th, over 1,000 merchants from Jeollanam-do gathered at the Goheung Palyoung Gymnasium, marking the first nationwide occasion to create a venue for unity and harmony among merchants.

On this day, Governor Gong Young-min said, “I hope this Jeonnam Merchants’ Day event, taking its hopeful first step in Goheung, will serve as a place for communication and harmony among merchants and become a driving force for revitalizing traditional markets and regional development.” He added, “Goheung-gun will do its best to create clean and distinctive traditional markets by securing large bus parking lots and improving aging traditional market facilities.”

Meanwhile, to create distinctive traditional markets, the county plans to focus on branding charcoal-grilled fish as a local specialty that can only be tasted and enjoyed at Goheung traditional markets. Strategic marketing efforts such as open sample booths and the entry of specialized restaurants will be promoted.

Goheung=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Shim Jeong-woo hss79@asiae.co.kr

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