Uljin Bajige Market Merchants Association Receives Commendation from Minister of SMEs and Startups

Recognition for Revitalizing Traditional Markets and Contributing to National Economic Development

Uljin-gun, Gyeongbuk Province announced on the 2nd that the Bajige Market Merchants' Association (President Ban Gi-dong) has been selected as a recipient of the Minister of SMEs and Startups Commendation for Excellence in Revitalizing Traditional Markets and Shopping Districts in 2023.

Uljin Bajige Market Merchants Association awarded the Minister of SMEs and Startups Commendation.

Established in 1965, the Bajige Market Merchants' Association has been honored for its contributions over the past 58 years in promoting the revitalization of traditional markets, fostering harmony and friendship among its members, protecting their rights, and contributing to the activation of the shopping district.

Bajige Market is a representative traditional market of Uljin-gun, operating with about 150 business stores and 100 street vendors, comprising approximately 250 merchants. It is currently engaged in various public projects, including the 2023 Cultural Tourism Market Development Project, old electrical wiring replacement project, and the Happy Harmony Square marketing project.

In addition, to revitalize the traditional market, which has been stagnant since the COVID-19 pandemic, efforts are being made to create a vibrant market by operating night markets and hosting the Pogo Festival, offering customers food, entertainment, and experiential activities, thereby increasing merchants' sales.

County Governor Son Byung-bok stated, “The Uljin Bajige Market Merchants' Association has worked hard to revitalize the traditional market through initiatives such as operating night markets,” and added, “I hope the merchants' association will continue to play a role in becoming a self-sustaining and excellent traditional market.”

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