Woo Seunghee, Yeongam County Governor, Cares for Public Livelihood Ahead of Lunar New Year

Checking Prices at Traditional Markets and Shopping Districts
Visiting 14 Local Social Welfare Facilities

On the 22nd, Yeongam County Governor Woo Seunghee visited traditional markets and social welfare facilities ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday to check on the livelihoods of residents and listen to their stories.

According to the county, Governor Woo toured the Sijong 5-day Market and areas with a high concentration of shops, listened to the difficulties faced by merchants during the holiday season, checked the supply of holiday goods and market price trends, and gathered opinions from residents shopping for holiday groceries regarding price levels.

County Governor Woo Seunghee (left) is shaking hands with merchants at Sijong 5-day Market. Provided by Yeongam County

Starting from this day, Governor Woo plans to visit the Sinbuk 5-day Market on the 23rd, the Dokcheon 5-day Market on the 24th, and the Yeongam 5-day Market on the 25th in succession, as well as the commercial area in Samho-eup, to deliver a message encouraging joint efforts to revitalize the local economy.

From the 24th, Governor Woo and public officials will visit 14 local social welfare facilities, including the Youngaewon Child Welfare Facility and Sojeongwon Welfare Facility for the Disabled, to offer words of encouragement to users and staff and deliver gifts.

The county is currently promoting a "Holiday Public Officials Shopping Event" to invigorate traditional markets, and to boost commercial activity, has raised the Yeongam Sarang Gift Certificate incentive cashback from 10% to 20%.

Governor Woo stated, "The uncertainty in politics is leading to economic instability, which is increasing the difficulties faced by local small business owners, including those in traditional markets," and added, "We will continue to provide various support measures to ease the burdens on small business owners and help the local economy rebound during the Lunar New Year holiday."

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