Pohang Mayor Lee Gang-deok Visits Seafood Market Early Morning on the Day Before Chuseok

Mayor Lee Gang-deok is seen visiting the live fish market early in the morning on the 20th to encourage the fishermen.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Dongguk Lee] On the day before Chuseok, the 20th, Mayor Kang-deok Lee of Pohang City visited the Pohang Fisheries Cooperative Songdo Live Fish Market and Jukdo Market in succession, encouraging fishermen and seafood distribution officials who are living actively.

The mayor personally visited seafood distribution officials and expressed support and gratitude for their steadfast livelihood despite the difficult conditions caused by decreased seafood consumption due to COVID-19.

Mayor Kang-deok Lee stated, "Due to COVID-19 and the economic recession, seafood consumption has decreased, causing many difficulties for fishermen and distribution workers," and emphasized, "We will do our best to promote local seafood consumption through support for seafood distribution and processing facilities and online seafood promotion projects."