Launch of Gwangjin-gu Traditional Market Cleaning Day... Monthly Big Cleanup to Be Held!

Starting from the New Year, a thorough cleaning will be conducted every last Wednesday of the month at 8 traditional markets on the premises... Launch ceremony held on the 29th at Junggok Jeil Market, clearing unnecessary items from each store... Water cleaning combined to create a clean environment... Safety equipment inspection and yellow line compliance campaign included

Gwangjin-gu (Mayor Kim Kyung-ho) is operating the ‘Traditional Market Clearing Day,’ a monthly large-scale cleaning event held at all traditional markets in the area.

This is an extension of the ‘Urban Clearing’ initiative, a key project of the 8th local government administration. On the last Wednesday of every month, eight traditional markets will work together to create a clean environment. In addition to cleaning, facility inspections will be conducted to ensure thorough safety management.

The first event took place on the 29th at Junggok Jeil Market (Chairman Ryu Jeong-rae). About 150 people, including Mayor Kim Kyung-ho and store owners, gathered to unite in the clearing effort. Unnecessary items were removed from each store, and water cleaning was carried out to improve cleanliness.

Safety was also carefully checked. Facilities such as fire extinguishers, electrical wiring, and gas valves were inspected in each store for any abnormalities. Along with this, a campaign to comply with yellow lines was implemented to ensure that emergency vehicles can pass without obstruction in case of accidents.

At the launch ceremony, awards were presented to merchants who contributed to revitalizing the local economy. This year, Junggok Jeil Market, Hwayang Jeil Market, Sinseong Traditional Market, and Myeongok Market were honored for their efforts in developing traditional markets.

Mayor Kim Kyung-ho said, “We started the Clearing Day to make traditional markets cleaner and safer environments. We will continue to work hard in the new year to breathe new life into traditional markets, which are community hubs with deep history.”

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