Hong Nampyo, Mayor of Changwon Special City, Gyeongnam, visited Masan Fish Market to meet with merchants and citizens and listen to their difficulties.
[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Song Jong-gu] Hong Nampyo, Mayor of Changwon Special City, visited social welfare facilities and traditional markets one after another on the 12th ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday, meeting with facility workers and merchants to exchange New Year greetings and engage in communication administration.
At his first stop of the day, the Masan Geumgang Senior Welfare Center, Mayor Hong met with elderly people using the facilities such as the ping-pong room and health promotion room, exchanging New Year greetings and well wishes.
At this occasion, Mayor Hong said, “Thanks to the dedication of the elderly here, our region has been able to grow and develop,” adding, “It is our duty to ensure a happy and healthy old age for the elderly.”
He also inspected the heating facilities to ensure that the elderly would not face discomfort during indoor activities amid the ongoing severe cold, and took time to encourage facility workers and volunteers.
Following this, Mayor Hong visited the Masan Fish Market to meet with merchants and citizens and listen to their difficulties.
Mayor Hong stated, “We are currently preparing various projects to enhance the competitiveness of traditional markets and make them more convenient for citizens to use,” adding, “This year, we plan to transform the fish market into a place where culture and tourism harmonize through arcade roof repairs and the installation of symbolic sculptures for the fish market.”
He also told citizens visiting the market, “I hope this will be a warm holiday where you visit the traditional markets facing difficulties, purchase quality products at affordable prices, and support the merchants.”
Mayor Hong’s visits to livelihood-related sites for the Lunar New Year will continue until the 20th.
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