Gokseong Gichadang Ddukbbang Market Opens on 26th with Thorough Quarantine Measures

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] Gokseong-gun, Jeollanam-do announced on the 23rd that the Gokseong Gichadang Ddukbang Market, which had a summer closure period, will reopen for the first time in the second half of the year on the 26th.

A highlight of the second half Ddukbang Market is the ‘Ddukbang Garden,’ scheduled for completion in September, which will serve as a cultural sharing space for locals and visitors, including busking, play areas, and resting spaces.

Additionally, the Ddukbang School will offer various monthly events and content such as ‘Who Does Well?’ and ‘Ddukbang Treasure Hunt’ to provide enjoyment for visitors.

In the first half of this year, despite the COVID-19 situation, the Ddukbang Market operated nine times stably through thorough quarantine measures. Building on this, the second half will be conducted with even stricter quarantine and safety rules.

To this end, the Gichadang Ddukbang Market Cooperative (hereafter ‘Ddukbang Market Cooperative’) is focusing on safety by inspecting and improving quarantine activities in advance according to multi-use facility quarantine guidelines. Also, the closing time has been adjusted from 6 p.m. to 5 p.m. to shorten the time visitors stay.

During the operation of the Ddukbang Market, tables between sellers are spaced more than 2 meters apart, quarantine personnel are assigned to frequently disinfect the venue, and mask-wearing and fever checks are conducted to control the entry of sellers, workers, and visitors.

In particular, to avoid crowding within the Ddukbang Market, a 1-meter distancing guide officer is on duty. Along with the cooperative, Gokseong-gun will also conduct pre- and post-inspections to ensure compliance with outdoor COVID-19 quarantine rules and do its best to operate a safe Ddukbang Market.

The Ddukbang Market Cooperative stated, “With the prolonged COVID-19 situation, balancing quarantine and daily life has become important,” and added, “We will operate the Ddukbang Market safely with thorough preparation to revitalize the local economy that has been stagnated.”