Gwangju Dong-gu and Hwasun-gun to Operate Direct Sales Market for Agricultural and Specialty Products for Lunar New Year

Held at Dong-gu District Office Parking Lot on the 23rd
Over 60 Items Including Korean Beef and Mushrooms

Exterior view of Gwangju Donggu District Office.

Gwangju Dong-gu (District Chief Lim Taek) and Hwasun-gun will operate the "Seol Holiday Hwasun Agricultural Specialty Direct Market" at the Dong-gu District Office parking lot on the 23rd.

According to Gwangju Dong-gu on the 22nd, this event is part of the "Gwangju Dong-gu - Hwasun-gun Mutual Development Business Agreement" signed last June to promote friendly exchanges and mutual development between the local governments. The event was first held during last year's Chuseok holiday.

On this day, 15 companies will participate in the direct market, presenting over 60 types of agricultural specialties produced and processed in Hwasun-gun, such as Korean beef, paprika, Shine Muscat grapes, strawberries, mushrooms, rice cakes, Makgeolli, honey, and Oranda. In addition, there will be a rice cake making experience where visitors can taste Injeolmi rice cakes, allowing them to enjoy both food and entertainment at the event.

Furthermore, companies listed on "Hwasun Farm," Hwasun-gun's direct agricultural specialty online mall, will also participate, offering agricultural products at prices even lower than the 20% discounted online price with coupons.

Lim Taek, the district chief, said, "Through the direct market jointly operated by Dong-gu and Hwasun-gun, people will be able to purchase excellent Hwasun agricultural specialties fresher and at more affordable prices."

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