President Intaeyeon Holds First Meeting with Korea Merchant Association: "Cooperation to Revitalize Traditional Markets"

Intaeyeon, President of the Small Enterprise and Market Service, announced on March 5 that he held a meeting at the Daejeon Headquarters to explore ways to revitalize traditional markets.

Intaeyeon, President of the Small Enterprise and Market Service, is holding a meeting at the Daejeon Headquarters. Small Enterprise and Market Service

This meeting marked the first occasion since President In assumed office that he met with the executive board of the Korea Merchant Association, the leading organization representing traditional markets and shopping districts nationwide. The event was attended by Lee Chungwan, President of the Korea Merchant Association, 17 branch presidents, and approximately 20 other participants.

During the meeting, attendees provided information on the agency's major support programs for traditional markets and shopping districts, shared current issues, and discussed measures for revitalizing traditional markets and commercial areas. Participants exchanged a wide range of opinions on topics such as declining foot traffic, shifting consumer trends, and digital transformation, and discussed potential cooperation between the association and the agency to invigorate traditional markets.

President In stated, "Traditional markets and neighborhood shopping districts are not just economic spaces, but also serve as vital pillars that support the ecosystem of our local communities and society." He added, "Going forward, the agency will strengthen collaboration with on-site organizations and implement policies that recognize and preserve these values together."

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