Iksan City to Hold 'Shopping Event' at Traditional Markets Until the 2nd of Next Month

Dairo-um Event Also Held
10,000 Points to Be Awarded

Iksan City in North Jeolla Province announced on the 21st that it will operate a "Special Period for Traditional Market Shopping Events," with the participation of all city employees, until the 2nd of next month.

Iksan City will operate a "Traditional Market Shopping Event Special Period" involving all employees until the 2nd of next month. Photo by Iksan City

Mayor Jung Heon-yul visited seven traditional markets, including Iksan Bukbu Market, together with city hall employees to shop for the upcoming holiday.

Mayor Jung encouraged merchants while purchasing goods using Onnuri gift certificates and the local Iksan Sarang gift certificate, Dairo-um, at Bukbu Market, Iksanjang Market, Nambu Market, Gusijang Market, Jungang Market, Maeil Market, and Seodong Market.

After shopping, he conducted a campaign with employees to promote the use of traditional markets and extended holiday greetings to citizens visiting the markets.

In addition to the shopping event, the city is also running a Dairo-um event to promote the use of traditional markets. Until the 30th, those who purchase more than 30,000 won at traditional markets using Dairo-um will be entered into a draw, and 500 winners will receive 10,000 Dairo-um points.

Mayor Jung said, "Using Dairo-um and Onnuri gift certificates, which offer various benefits, can ease the burden of shopping and help revitalize traditional markets. I hope citizens will make use of traditional markets, and we will continue to provide strong support for traditional markets and local businesses."

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