Pyeongtaek City Launches Revitalization Support Project for 10 Alley Commercial Districts Including Ichung Central Shopping District

Production of Promotional Content and Local Special Events Planned

On June 5, Pyeongtaek City in Gyeonggi Province announced that it has selected 10 locations, including the Ichung Central Shopping District, as target areas for the '2025 Alley Commercial District Revitalization Support Project' to revitalize stagnant alley commercial districts and boost the local economy. The city will now begin full-scale implementation of the project.

Pyeongtaek City has selected 10 local alley commercial districts within its jurisdiction as target areas for the Alley Commercial District Revitalization Support Project. The Pyeongtaek Central Merchants Association, chosen as a project participant this year, is conducting events for visitors. Photo by Pyeongtaek City

Of the 23 alley commercial district merchant associations in Pyeongtaek City, 13 applied for the public project. The city plans to implement customized projects tailored to the characteristics of each of the 10 selected districts.

The selected alley commercial districts are: Ichung Central Shopping District, Taepyeong Shopping District, Jogaeteo Merchants Association, Songtan Business Association, Oseong Shopping District Prosperity Association, Pyeongtaek Baemi District Merchants Association, Pyeongtaek Station Sesejang Merchants Association, Pyeongtaek Northern Small Business Association, Pyeongtaek Central Merchants Association, and Northern Central Merchants Association.

The selected districts will carry out a variety of revitalization projects reflecting the unique characteristics and needs of each area, including: production and dissemination of promotional content, local markets and region-specific events, projects to encourage commercial district usage, and cultural and artistic programs in alley commercial districts.

Jung Jangsun, Mayor of Pyeongtaek, stated, "We will actively support efforts to unlock the potential of alley commercial districts and help merchants work together to bring about meaningful change."