‘Jagalchi Market’ Renovation Completed ... Reopening on April 7

Celebration Event: Eco Bags Given to First 1,000 Visitors on a First-Come, First-Served Basis

Busan's representative tourist attraction, 'Jagalchi Modernization Market' (hereinafter Jagalchi Market), has completed its renovation work and will reopen on April 7.

Jagalchi Modernized Market.

The renovation of Jagalchi Market was carried out due to concerns about safety risks and deterioration of facility functions caused by aging facilities (built in 2006), floor damage and deterioration from seawater use, waterproof layer damage, and leaks in drainage channels and pipes.

The city invested 1 billion KRW in the renovation, which began on February 10. Through this, Jagalchi Market completed ▲removal and repaving of the first-floor floor (anti-slip) ▲replacement of various old pipes ▲stair repairs, while the Busan Fishery Processing Cooperative independently replaced the second-floor floor deco tiles.

Following the completion of the renovation, the Jagalchi Market Merchants Association strengthened its internal hygiene education and customer awareness training focusing on kindness, service, and strict origin labeling for merchants in preparation for the reopening on April 7.

Additionally, on the reopening day, April 7, a celebratory event will provide eco-bags to the first 1,000 visitors, leading efforts to make the market a place customers want to revisit.

The Busan Fishery Processing Cooperative (Chairman Kim Jaeseok) also plans to do its best to serve every citizen with sincerity and kindness by uniting with all market merchants, as the renovation has created a safer and more pleasant environment for seafood shopping.

In particular, during the onsite inspection period by the International Exhibitions Bureau for the 2030 Busan World Expo bid, the city expects to enhance its image as a prepared city by showcasing a more hygienic, friendly, and revitalized Jagalchi Market dreaming of a second leap forward.

Mayor Park Hyung-jun stated, “As the COVID-19 pandemic declines and the charm of Busan is being recognized worldwide through the 2030 Busan World Expo bid process, many foreigners are visiting Busan. With this renovation, Jagalchi Market will be revitalized as a representative tourist attraction of Busan, boosting the seafood market economy and promoting consumer culture, thereby becoming a market that energizes citizens.”

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