Judooseok, Jangseong County Governor, Visits Hwangryong Market Ahead of Chuseok

Judooseok, the mayor of Jangseong County, visited Hwangryong Market on the 24th to encourage merchants and distribute masks. Photo by Jangseong County, Jeonnam

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Jo Hangyu] Jangseong-gun, Jeollanam-do announced on the 24th that it held a traditional market shopping event at Hwangryong Market.

Every year before Chuseok, the county has held a shopping event with the participation of many public officials and members of social organizations to widely promote Jangseong's traditional markets and stimulate local consumption.

This year, to comply with COVID-19 prevention guidelines, the scale of the event was simplified with only some related officials, including Yuduseok, the governor of Jangseong-gun, participating.

Instead, a campaign was held targeting market users to promote infectious disease prevention rules and distribute masks.

Governor Yuduseok said, "We are thoroughly managing the market by conducting daily disinfection, so please feel safe when using the traditional market," and urged, "Please strictly follow prevention rules such as wearing masks when visiting."

Meanwhile, Hwangryong Market (Wolpyeong-ri, Hwangryong-myeon), established in 1964, is a representative traditional market currently housing 419 stores in 96 market buildings. In addition, Sachang Market and Sageori Market are also operating in the Jangseong area.