Muan-gun Launches Public-Private Joint 'Special Inspection' Ahead of Seol Holiday

Published 12 Jan.2023 10:35(KST)

Comprehensive Overhaul of Affordable Price Businesses, Establishment of Fair Trade Order

Muan County is conducting a special joint inspection between the public and private sectors to stabilize prices during the Lunar New Year holiday.
[Photo by Muan County]

[Muan=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Oh Hwan-joo] Jeonnam Muan-gun conducted a joint public-private special price stabilization inspection on the 10th targeting Haeje Fish Market and designated affordable price establishments in the area ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday and the Winter Mugil Festival.

According to the county on the 12th, this inspection was carried out by forming a price stabilization task force in cooperation with price-related departments and the Korea Foodservice Industry Association Muan Branch to establish sound commercial order during the peak season and festival venues. The task force focused on four major areas (personal services, agricultural and marine products, livestock products, commercial order) by conducting concentrated guidance and campaigns against unfair trade practices such as origin and price tag compliance and price increases due to collusion.

In particular, for price stabilization in the personal service sector, an on-site evaluation was conducted for seven designated affordable price establishments to determine whether prices were lowered or frozen, cleanliness and hygiene management, and service quality. Non-compliant establishments will have their designation canceled and certification plaques collected.

The county plans to expand the recruitment of new affordable price establishments and support designated establishments with small-scale facility improvements and consumables to do its best for local price stabilization.

Lee Hye-hyang, head of the Regional Economy Division, said, "We will eradicate unfair practices such as overcharging for tourists visiting the festival site and Lunar New Year visitors to create a Muan that people want to visit again and ensure a safe Lunar New Year holiday. We will also conduct frequent guidance and crackdowns throughout the year to relieve residents' concerns about prices and do our best to stabilize the local economy."