Mayor Lee Visits Traditional Markets and Daycare Centers... Focusing on Citizens’ Livelihoods in Economy and Childcare

Mayor Lee Donghwan of Goyang Special City Embarks on “Livelihood Outreach” Ahead of Chuseok Holiday
Checking Prices at Traditional Markets and Encouraging Childcare Sites through Daycare Center Visits

Lee Donghwan, Mayor of Goyang Special City, has been actively engaging with the community ahead of Chuseok, Korea’s largest traditional holiday, by visiting traditional markets and the workplace daycare center in succession. His efforts to support the livelihoods of citizens have drawn attention, as he offers encouragement to merchants struggling with rising prices and the economic downturn, and personally inspects childcare sites for the children who represent the city’s future.

Mayor Lee Donghwan visited the markets in Wondang, Neunggok, and Ilsan in succession on the 3rd to check prices and directly listen to the voices of merchants struggling due to the economic downturn. The mayor is tasting jeon. Provided by Goyang Special City

Mayor Lee Donghwan is selecting spinach at a traditional market on the 3rd. Provided by Goyang Special City

On the 3rd, Mayor Lee visited the markets in Wondang, Neunggok, and Ilsan in succession to check prices and directly listen to the voices of merchants facing difficulties due to the economic slump.

Mayor Lee extended holiday greetings and shared words of encouragement with the merchants, toured the market by selecting spinach and tasting jeon, and listened attentively to their suggestions. He empathized with the challenges faced on site and reaffirmed his commitment to addressing them.

Mayor Lee stated, “Traditional markets are more than just places to buy and sell goods-they are vital assets where our local communities come alive.” He encouraged citizens to make use of traditional markets.

Mayor Lee Donghwan is communicating by shaking hands with seafood merchants during his visit to a traditional market on the 3rd. Provided by Goyang Special City

Mayor Lee Donghwan is taking a commemorative photo with participants at Wondang Traditional Market on the 3rd. Provided by Goyang Special City

Earlier, on the 1st, Mayor Lee visited the Goyang City Hall workplace daycare center to encourage the children and staff.

Mayor Lee conversed with the children and expressed his gratitude to the childcare teachers. The children responded by presenting handmade cards, and Director Sun Sumin said, “Thank you for encouraging the childcare staff who work hard for the children.”

In response, Mayor Lee remarked, “The city will do its utmost to ensure that children can live in a safe and happy environment.”

Lee Donghwan, mayor of Goyang Special City, visited the city hall daycare center on the 1st and had a conversation with the children. Provided by Goyang Special City

Mayor Lee’s series of on-site visits ahead of the holiday is being recognized as a demonstration of his strong commitment to improving citizens’ daily lives, revitalizing the local economy, and enhancing childcare environments. Goyang City plans to continue fostering practical, citizen-focused governance through ongoing on-site communication.

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