Seongsanjin, Seongnam Mayor, Visits Traditional Market on 19th to Encourage Merchants

Seongnam Mayor Shin Sang-jin is purchasing Lunar New Year ritual items with local currency at a traditional market ahead of the Lunar New Year on the 19th. Photo by Seongnam City Hall

[Asia Economy (Seongnam) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] Ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday, Seongnam Mayor Shin Sang-jin visited the 'Moran Folk 5-Day Market' and 'Hadaewon Public Market' located in Jungwon-gu on the 19th to check the price trends for the holiday and encourage the merchants.

Mayor Shin, visiting the Moran Folk 5-Day Market, said, "I am well aware of the difficulties faced by merchants due to the ongoing economic downturn. We will make greater efforts to support small business owners and revitalize commercial districts," adding, "In particular, we will resolve parking issues on market days to ensure convenience and safety for nearby residents and market users."

To this end, Seongnam City plans to secure a total of 230 parking spaces by installing flat parking lots on remaining land, some buffer green spaces, and nearby side roads.

Mayor Shin then toured market stores, purchasing fruits and food ingredients with the Seongnam Love Gift Certificate, and moved to Hadaewon Market, promising to promptly proceed with the installation of rain shelters, a demand from local merchants.

On the 20th, Mayor Shin is scheduled to visit Jangteo Gil Alley Shopping District, Sangdaewon Market, Dandae Traditional Market, and Elephant General Market in sequence.

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