Mayor Seo Hogwan of Masanhappo District Visits Sanhodong Shopping Street and Burim Market

Exchanging Ideas for Revitalizing Traditional Markets
through Communication with Merchant Associations

Seo Hogwan, Mayor of Masanhappo District Office in Changwon Special City, Gyeongnam Province, visited Sanhodong Shopping Street and Burim Market on April 21 to assess local business issues and explore ways to revitalize the market.

This on-site visit was organized to listen directly to the challenges faced on the ground, communicate with merchants, and develop practical administrative solutions that can provide real support.

Seo Hogwan, Mayor of Hapogu, visits Sanhodong Shopping District and Burim Market on-site.
Photo by Hapogu

Mayor Seo first visited Sanhodong Shopping Street, where he checked changes in foot traffic and the status of commercial activity in connection with the start of the baseball season. He also exchanged various ideas regarding the development of a locally specialized business district to attract more visitors.

Next, at Burim Market, Mayor Seo toured various areas of the market and spent time communicating with merchants, jointly considering multiple support measures to inject new vitality into the stagnant traditional market.

Seo Hogwan, Mayor of Masanhappo District Office, stated, "The revival of traditional markets and shopping streets is essential for the local economy. I will pay close attention to voices on the ground so that Sanhodong Shopping Street can become a baseball-themed attraction and Burim Market can be reborn as a pleasant traditional market that people want to visit again."

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