[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Seon-gang] On the afternoon of the 9th, Lee Yong-seop, Mayor of Gwangju Metropolitan City, visited cultural facilities around the back gate of Chonnam National University, which have been struggling due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, to encourage merchants and listen to their difficulties.
This field visit to the livelihood site is part of the operation of the 'Special Week for Overcoming COVID-19' and is the second event following the visit to Jangmi Street at Chosun University on the 8th to hear the difficulties of small business owners.
Also, the 'Special Week for Overcoming COVID-19' was promoted to check whether the livelihood stabilization measures implemented so far are effective and to listen to the difficulties of small business owners in order to prepare additional 'livelihood recovery' measures.
On this day, Mayor Lee visited coin karaoke rooms, PC cafes, and game centers.
Mayor Lee Yong-seop said, "Due to the characteristics of the university district commercial area, I deeply felt that it has suffered the most severe damage from COVID-19," and added, "We are actively considering additional support measures, so even though it is difficult, let's overcome this together."
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