[Photo] Cha Hyun-il, Yeongdeungpo District Mayor, Rounds Yeongwon Market with Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] On the morning of the 23rd, Chaehyunil, Mayor of Yeongdeungpo District Office, explained the market operation status to Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun, who visited Yeongwon Market.

Yeongwon Market, operated by Yeongdeungpo District, is a market where any resident facing financial difficulties can freely visit and take food and daily necessities worth 30,000 won for free.

Mayor Chaehyunil stated, "Sharing warm food and hearts with residents struggling from hunger is a natural responsibility of the local community," and added, "We will make every effort to protect and support vulnerable groups to ensure there are no blind spots in welfare."