Sokcho City Conducts Joint Public-Private Inspection of Traditional Market Ahead of Chuseok Holiday

Comprehensive Fire Prevention Efforts at Sokcho Tourism and Fisheries Market
Safety Inspections Across Sectors Including Electricity and Gas

Sokcho City in Gangwon Province conducted a joint public-private safety inspection at Sokcho Tourism and Fisheries Market on the 22nd ahead of the Chuseok holiday.

Lee Byungseon, mayor of Sokcho, is conducting a joint public-private safety inspection at Sokcho Tourism and Fisheries Market on the 22nd ahead of the Chuseok holiday. Provided by Sokcho City

This inspection was carried out in anticipation of a large number of citizens and tourists visiting the traditional market during the holiday period. It took into account the characteristics of traditional markets, where the dense concentration of shops raises concerns about large-scale damage in the event of a fire.

The city, together with the Sokcho City Safety Management Advisory Group composed of private experts, conducted inspections in various areas including electricity, fire safety, gas, building structure, and food hygiene. Some improvements will be addressed promptly before the Chuseok holiday to proactively eliminate potential risks.

In particular, the inspection focused on the fire hazards of storage warehouses holding seasonal goods and on safety blind spots such as illegally placed items on roads. The city also promoted fire prevention tips with the merchants' association and thoroughly checked evacuation routes and on-site safety management systems.

Additionally, the Safety Management Advisory Group and the Local Volunteer Disaster Prevention Corps conducted a Safety Inspection Day campaign for merchants and tourists, and promoted disaster insurance for typhoons, floods, and earthquakes, as well as related support programs.

Lee Byungseon, mayor of Sokcho, stated, "Voluntary participation by merchants is more important than anything else for fire prevention," and added, "We will do our utmost to prevent safety accidents so that both citizens and tourists can use the traditional market with peace of mind during the Chuseok holiday."

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