Jeonnam Governor Kim Youngrok Visits Traditional Markets Ahead of Lunar New Year to Check Local Economy

Listening to Merchants' Difficulties at Jeongnamjin Jangheung Saturday Market on the 22nd
Visits to Yeosu Sushin Market and Mokpo Jayu Market to Follow
Shopping with Local Gift Certificates and Explaining Support Measures

Jeollanam-do Governor Kim Youngrok visited Jeongnamjin Jangheung Saturday Market, a traditional market, on the 22nd to encourage merchants struggling with sluggish consumption. Provided by Jeonnam Province

Jeonnam Governor Kim Youngrok visited Jeongnamjin Jangheung Saturday Market on the 22nd, about a week before Seollal, to listen to the difficulties faced by merchants and offer encouragement.

On this day, Governor Kim visited Jeongnamjin Jangheung Saturday Market in the morning, purchased local specialties with a local gift certificate, and expressed his intention to provide active support, noting that the already struggling local economy is being further burdened by domestic economic, financial, and political uncertainties.

Governor Kim introduced measures to support the livelihood economy so that market merchants and others can overcome difficult circumstances, and explained his plan to actively support traditional market merchants to ensure stable business operations and prosperity.

Governor Kim also greeted residents visiting the market and offered words of encouragement, saying, "I hope all merchants work together to overcome these challenges, and that everyone achieves all their wishes in the new year."

Governor Kim Youngrok said, "Following last year's heat waves and heavy rains, this year's abnormal weather, including heavy snow and strong winds, is expected to significantly raise the prices of seasonal goods," adding, "I ask merchants to focus on selling high-quality products at reasonable prices, and I encourage residents to make frequent use of traditional markets."

After Jeongnamjin Jangheung Saturday Market, Governor Kim plans to visit Yeosu Sushin Market and Mokpo Jayu Market over the next three days.

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