Park Hyeong-deok, Mayor of Dongducheon, Visits Traditional Market to Encourage Merchants Ahead of Seollal Holiday

On the 22nd, Park Hyung-deok, mayor of Dongducheon City, visited traditional markets such as Jungang Market, Keun Market, and Seapraza to encourage merchants in celebration of the Lunar New Year holiday.

Mayor Park Hyeong-deok of Dongducheon visited traditional markets including Jungang Market, Keun Market, and Se-a Plaza on the 22nd to encourage merchants ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday. Photo by Dongducheon City

The mayor of Dongducheon City aimed to meet merchants directly and hear their stories on-site amid the current situation of reduced consumer spending.

Mayor Park Hyung-deok said, "It pains me to see fewer citizens visiting traditional markets, which should be bustling with people during the Lunar New Year peak season," adding, "Dongducheon City will strive to create traditional markets where citizens can shop safely and comfortably."

Meanwhile, Dongducheon City operates a ‘Public Officials Traditional Market Experience Day’ twice a month and a ‘Dining Out Day’ once a month to encourage Dongducheon City Hall employees to take the lead in frequently using traditional markets and local restaurants.

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