Small Enterprise and Market Service
Jo Bong-hwan, President of the Small Enterprise and Market Service, is talking with officials while inspecting the fire site at Cheongnyangni Traditional Market in Seoul on the 21st.
[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Daeseop] The Small Enterprise and Market Service announced on the 21st that Chairman Jo Bonghwan visited the fire site at Cheongnyangni Traditional Market in Seoul to console the merchants.
On that day, Chairman Jo Bonghwan of the Small Enterprise and Market Service checked the damage situation on site and met with the merchants of Cheongnyangni Fruit and Vegetable Market to offer consolation.
The fire was reported at around 4:32 a.m. that day. A total of 20 stores were completely or partially destroyed, including 9 stores in Cheongnyangni Traditional Market in Jegi-dong, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 10 stores in Cheongnyangni Fruit and Vegetable Market, and one warehouse.
Chairman Jo said, "It is especially regrettable that a fire occurred at the traditional market just before the holiday," adding, "We will actively seek support measures to minimize the damage to the affected traditional market and merchants."
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