Gwangyang Steelworks Promotes Consumption at Traditional Markets for Chuseok

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POSCO Gwangyang Steelworks (Director Lee Jin-su) visited the Gwangyang 5-Day Market on the 26th together with Gwangyang City, Gwangyang Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Gwangyang Economic Revitalization Headquarters to promote the consumption of local agricultural and marine products and revitalize the local economy.

The event was attended by Jeong In-hwa, Mayor of Gwangyang, Lee Cheol-ho, Deputy Director of Gwangyang Steelworks, and officials from the Gwangyang Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Gwangyang Economic Revitalization Movement Headquarters.

Lee Cheol-ho, Deputy Director of Gwangyang Steelworks, purchasing seafood with employees [Photo provided by Gwangyang Steelworks]

This visit to the traditional market was conducted ahead of the Chuseok holiday, with Gwangyang Steelworks, Gwangyang City, and the Gwangyang Chamber of Commerce and Industry jointly visiting the traditional market to check the current state of the livelihood economy and encourage merchants who are struggling due to weakened consumer sentiment.

In particular, this traditional market shopping event holds special significance as it was organized for Gwangyang Steelworks, a pillar of the local economy, to proactively promote the consumption of local marine products in order to alleviate recent concerns about seafood.

On that day, the Gwangyang 5-Day Market was bustling with citizens purchasing groceries needed for various events and outings ahead of the national holiday. The smiles created by visitors preparing for Chuseok filled the market, making the Gwangyang 5-Day Market, the largest traditional market in Gwangyang, full of vitality.

Amid this atmosphere, Lee Cheol-ho, Deputy Director of Gwangyang Steelworks, toured various parts of the market with steelworks employees and participated in shopping activities by purchasing various ceremonial items including seafood and local agricultural specialties such as sweet potatoes.

Additionally, they purchased various types of snacks and treats sold in the market to lead the revitalization of traditional market use, while also listening to the difficulties faced by small business owners and experiencing the real economy firsthand.

At the event, one merchant said, “Due to the recent economic downturn and concerns about seafood, the number of visitors has significantly decreased, but the visit from Gwangyang Steelworks seems to be bringing vitality back to the market,” and added, “We hope that Gwangyang Steelworks will continue to actively support the revitalization of the local economy as a member of the local community.”

Lee Cheol-ho, Deputy Director of Gwangyang Steelworks, stated, “We have proactively engaged in consumption promotion activities to prevent concerns about seafood from causing damage to local small business owners,” and added, “We will continue to show interest and provide support to help resolve the difficulties and hardships of local small business owners.”

Meanwhile, Gwangyang Steelworks plans to sign a business agreement in October with the Yeosu Regional Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Office and the Jeonnam Eastern Fisheries Cooperative to promote the consumption of marine products, and will actively work toward revitalizing local marine product consumption and regional economic development.

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