Ryoo Kyung-gi, Jungnang-gu Mayor, Visits Local Traditional Market for Lunar New Year Celebration

On the afternoon of the 16th, Ryu Kyung-gi, Mayor of Jungnang-gu, visited Woorim Market and shook hands with market merchants.

Ryu Kyung-gi, the mayor of Jungnang-gu, will visit eight local traditional markets from the 16th to the 23rd ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday to encourage market merchants and promote the revitalization of traditional markets.

On the afternoon of the 16th, Mayor Ryu visited Woorim Market, purchasing rice cakes, jeon (Korean pancakes), and ancestral ritual foods, while engaging in conversations with merchants and residents to carefully check if there were any inconveniences in using the market.

Ryu Kyung-gi, mayor of Jungnang-gu, said, “Traditional markets are more than just places to buy and sell goods; they are spaces to share warm affection with neighbors.” He added, “I hope residents visit traditional markets often and prepare for a warm holiday.”

The district is currently conducting Lunar New Year traditional market events to revitalize the markets. At 15 locations including traditional markets and alleyway shopping districts, various benefits and enjoyment are being offered to residents visiting the markets, such as discounts on ritual foods, Onnuri gift certificate giveaways, and free gift promotions.

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