Mayor Lee Sangil: "The Commercial District Revitalization Center Will Be the Core Hub for Reviving Local Markets"

From Customized Consulting for Small Business Owners to Joint Project Development: Establishing a Dedicated Support System

Yongin Special City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Lee Sangil) held the opening ceremony for the ‘Commercial District Revitalization Center’ (hereinafter referred to as the Center) on the 16th, officially launching tailored support for local commercial districts.

Mayor Lee Sangil is delivering a congratulatory speech at the opening ceremony held on the 16th at the Commercial Area Revitalization Center. Provided by Yongin City

Mayor Lee Sangil is delivering a congratulatory speech at the opening ceremony held on the 16th at the Commercial Area Revitalization Center. Provided by Yongin City

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The opening ceremony was attended by Mayor Lee Sangil, representatives from local merchants’ associations, and related organizations, totaling around 50 people. They conducted the unveiling ceremony of the center’s plaque and discussed strategies for the development and collaboration of local commercial districts.


Mayor Lee Sangil stated, “We will do our best to ensure that the Commercial District Revitalization Center serves as a key hub by communicating with various commercial areas throughout Yongin, providing customized consulting, analyzing local commercial districts, strengthening the capacity of small business owners through partnerships with universities, and promoting the designation and expansion of alley-type shopping streets to revitalize commercial districts. With the center opening in the full spirit of spring, I am confident it will grow even further, and the city will continue to offer strong support and encouragement for the revitalization of local commercial districts.”

Mayor Sangil Lee and attendees of the opening ceremony are unveiling the signboard at the Commercial Revitalization Center on the 16th. Provided by Yongin City

Mayor Sangil Lee and attendees of the opening ceremony are unveiling the signboard at the Commercial Revitalization Center on the 16th. Provided by Yongin City

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The Center is a dedicated organization that supports local small business owners and merchants’ associations by offering customized consulting, developing joint business projects, providing promotional and marketing support, and operating educational programs.


The Center plans to establish a field-oriented support system that reflects the conditions and characteristics of each commercial district, aiming to achieve tangible results that small business owners can truly experience.



In particular, the Center will go beyond simple administrative support and present solutions tailored to the unique characteristics of each commercial district.

On the 16th, Mayor Sang-il Lee and attendees of the opening ceremony are taking a commemorative photo in front of the Commercial Area Revitalization Center. Provided by Yongin City

On the 16th, Mayor Sang-il Lee and attendees of the opening ceremony are taking a commemorative photo in front of the Commercial Area Revitalization Center. Provided by Yongin City

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The Center will continuously gather on-site feedback through commercial district surveys and regular meetings, and will gradually implement revitalization strategies that fit the distinct features of each area.


This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.

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