Namyangju Mayor Joo Gwangdeok Promises Tangible Economic Policies During Visit to "Companion Festival"

Namyangju City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Joo Gwangdeok) announced on September 29 that the "2025 Dasan Win-Win Shopping District Companion Festival," held over two days on the 27th and 28th in the shopping district in front of Dasan Middle School, concluded successfully with the participation of around 600 merchants and residents.

Joo Gwangdeok, mayor of Namyangju City, is delivering a congratulatory speech. Provided by Namyangju City

This festival, organized to help recover and revitalize the local economy, was hosted by the Dasan Win-Win Merchants Association (Chairman Ko Myungseok) after being selected for the "2025 Market Management Package Support Project," a public contest by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups. In June, the association also held a community festival to boost the shopping district using funds secured through a similar contest.

The festival featured a resident-participation flea market, a rice cake-making experience for families, a health walk for pet owners and their dogs, and children's activity programs. There were also promotions for the shopping district and Onnuri gift certificates, as well as prize events, which were very well received by families visiting the area.

On the 28th, the official event stage hosted a taekwondo demonstration team performance and a resident quiz program, among other activities, further enhancing the festive atmosphere. Many residents voluntarily participated, filling the venue with energy and excitement.

Mayor Joo Gwangdeok, who attended the event, said, "I am delighted to join this meaningful festival that brings merchants and residents together to energize our community. We will continue to focus on economic policies that residents can truly feel, such as maintaining the 10% incentive for the Namyangju Love Gift Certificate, which is used by over 430,000 people, and raising the Chuseok recharge limit in October, to provide practical support for revitalizing the local economy."

Chairman Ko Myungseok said, "The active participation of so many residents in this festival has been a great encouragement to merchants going through difficult times. We will continue to work toward creating a shopping district that grows together with the community."

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