Candidate Lee Hyunjae: "Underground Utility Lines in Deokpung Market Completed by 2027... Expanded Hamoney Benefits"

Lee Hyunjae, Hanam Mayoral Candidate, Holds Meeting with Traditional Market Merchants' Associations
Sequential Promotion of "Undergrounding Utility Lines" for a More Inviting Traditional Market Environment
Lee Vows "Continuous Efforts to Revitalize Traditional Markets and Neighborhood Commercial Districts"

Lee Hyunjae, candidate for mayor of Hanam, held a meeting with representatives of local traditional market and alleyway merchants' associations on the 15th to discuss concrete solutions for revitalizing traditional markets and neighborhood commercial districts. Representatives from Sinjang, Deokpung, Seokbadae, Seafood Traditional Market, and Jangridangil merchants' associations attended the meeting and proposed a variety of policies.

Lee Hyun Jae, candidate for mayor of Hanam, held a meeting with representatives of merchants' associations from local traditional markets and alleyway commercial areas on the 15th. Photo provided by candidate Lee Hyun Jae

In his opening remarks, Lee stated, "Following the completion of undergrounding utility lines around Sinjang Market, we will continue to sequentially complete the undergrounding of utility lines in the old downtown area, including Namhan High School and Deokpung Market, to create a more inviting traditional market environment for visitors."

He also proposed establishing a cultural tourism foundation, expanding bus routes connecting new towns and traditional markets, implementing an efficient delivery system, and developing a model for mutual growth with large retail stores. He emphasized the need for differentiated development strategies tailored to the characteristics of each market.

Merchants' association representatives who participated in the meeting suggested operating revitalization funds tailored to each market, designating and operating a "car-free street" once a week, running a circulator bus to improve accessibility to traditional markets, applying a 15% year-round discount rate for Onnuri gift certificates at traditional markets, abolishing restrictions on the use of local currency (Hamoney) in stores with annual sales exceeding 3 billion won, and devising customized support measures for neighborhood merchants.

After listening to the merchants' suggestions, Lee pledged, "We will spare no effort in providing municipal funding if selected for Gyeonggi-do matching projects." Regarding the 2 billion won budget for market revitalization, he responded that the most rational use plan would be derived through a professional study.

He also stressed plans to substantially increase the income of small business owners, stating, "We will raise the standard discount rate for local currency (Hamoney) from 8% to 10%, expand it up to 15% during special seasons such as holidays, and increase the monthly payment limit from the current 200,000 won to 300,000 won." He added, "By establishing an 'AI-based Small Business Support Consulting Center,' we will strengthen the self-sufficiency of neighborhood businesses through data-driven business analysis and marketing support."

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