[Photo] Noh Hyun-song, Mayor of Gangseo-gu, Seoul, Visits Direct Market for Lunar New Year to Encourage Merchants

Noh Hyun-song, Mayor of Gangseo District (right), is encouraging vendors at the 'Seol Holiday Direct Market' held in the district office parking lot.

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] On the 14th, Noh Hyun-song, Mayor of Gangseo-gu, visited the 'Seol Holiday Direct Market' held at the district office parking lot, toured the specialty products, and encouraged the vendors.

During the two-day direct market held on the 14th and 15th, high-quality local agricultural and specialty products directly shipped from 12 sister cities, including Imsil, Sangju, and Taean, which have partnership ties with Gangseo-gu, are sold at prices 5-30% lower than the market price.

Mayor Noh Hyun-song said, "I hope families visit the direct market together to purchase fresh agricultural and specialty products from all over the country, directly shipped from production areas, at affordable prices and have a bountiful Seol holiday."