Gokseong-gun Promotes Traditional Market Shopping for Lunar New Year to Support Local Community

To Revitalize Traditional Markets Stagnant Due to Prolonged COVID-19 Pandemic

[Gokseong=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Cha Jongseon] Gokseong-gun, Jeollanam-do announced that it will promote traditional market shopping for the Lunar New Year until January 28 to revitalize traditional markets that have been stagnant due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic.

This Lunar New Year traditional market shopping event was prepared to revitalize traditional markets that have been stagnant due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic. During this period, Gokseong-gun employees plan to use Simcheong gift certificates to purchase holiday ritual items and daily necessities.

The county also requested related organizations and affiliated groups in the region to voluntarily participate in traditional market shopping.

It is expected that the shopping initiated by the government will spread to private institutions, and the participation of private institutions will again serve as a catalyst to expand the atmosphere of using traditional markets among residents.

Traditional market merchants are also welcoming these efforts. Merchant A said, “Since it is a small area, if the government takes the lead, it practically helps a lot. And even if sales do not increase significantly, the willingness to participate together is enough to be appreciated.”

Some residents also sympathized with the purpose of traditional market shopping and expressed their intention to participate.

Resident C of Gokseong-eup said, “Everyone is going through a difficult time, but traditional markets seem to be having a harder time than other places. I plan to buy the necessary items for the holiday at our local market as much as possible.”

Meanwhile, Gokseong-gun is conducting a price stabilization campaign along with traditional market shopping in anticipation of price increases during the Lunar New Year holiday.

In addition, to prevent the spread of the Omicron variant, they are promoting compliance with quarantine rules among market merchants and visitors during the holiday.

The traditional market shopping event will also be conducted by dispersing schedules by department.

A Gokseong-gun official said, “We will continue to cooperate with local traditional markets to overcome difficult times. We hope that residents will come to the market for a walk, enjoy delicious food, and prepare holiday ritual items at good prices.”

Gokseong=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Cha Jongseon cha6960@asiae.co.kr