Chairman Jobonghwan: "Continuous Monitoring, Active Support"... Visit to Daejeon Jungri Traditional Market

Joo Bong-hwan, President of the Small Enterprise and Market Service (second from the right), is purchasing side dishes during a visit to Jungri Traditional Market in Daejeon on the 14th.

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Daeseop] The Small Enterprise and Market Service announced on the 14th that Chairman Jo Bonghwan visited Jungni Traditional Market in Daejeon with employees to encourage the merchants.

On that day, Chairman Jo and 25 employees had lunch at a Kalguksu restaurant inside Jungni Market and then toured the market, purchasing side dishes and fruits. The merchants shared difficulties such as the economic downturn and reduced consumer activity related to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Chairman Jo stated, "We understand that there are many difficulties nationwide as customer visits to traditional markets have decreased." He added, "Our service has formed a task force team to conduct continuous monitoring and is actively supporting through emergency management stabilization funds, promotion, and marketing." He also emphasized, "Rather than having excessive anxiety, I hope we can overcome this together with a proactive will, such as exploring online sales methods."