Sooyoung Kim, Gwangju Seo-gu Council Member, Points Out Issues with Yangdong Market Parking Lot

Five-Minute Free Speech...
Expansion of the "Hope Guide Project"

The Yangdong Market Union Parking Lot, which opened in December last year, continues to cause inconvenience for customers using the market, as issues have been discovered even after additional construction work.

On May 8, during the 330th temporary session of the Gwangju Seo-gu Council, Assemblyman Sooyoung Kim delivered a five-minute free speech, addressing two main topics: the need for prompt action regarding the Yangdong Market Union Parking Lot and the expansion of the Hope Guide Project.

Assemblyman Sooyoung Kim. Provided by Assemblyman Sooyoung Kim

Assemblyman Kim stated, "I visited the parking lot after hearing that it was operating following the completion of additional construction, but I witnessed unresolved issues firsthand, which prompted my remarks. On the first floor, water does not drain properly, causing puddles that inconvenience people using the stairs, and in winter, there is a risk of safety accidents due to icy surfaces."

He continued, "The roads around the parking lot are so narrow that only two cars can barely pass each other, and the nearby bicycle racks are left damaged and unattended." He urged the Seo-gu District Office to make prompt improvements and take necessary action.

Assemblyman Kim also proposed expanding the Hope Guide Project. He pointed out that the budget for projects that provide practical support to small business owners remains at the same level as last year, and that many small business owners are unable to receive support even after applying. He concluded his remarks by requesting an increase in the project budget for policies, such as the Hope Guide Project, that directly benefit small business owners.

Meanwhile, according to the 2025 Small Business Policy Task Preference Survey conducted by the Korea Federation of Micro Enterprises, 68.6% of respondents said that the situation of small business owners is not properly reflected in current policies.

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