“Prepare Your Holiday Essentials at Traditional Markets”… Yangsan City Launches Campaign to Revitalize Traditional Markets and Stabilize Prices

Yangsan City in South Gyeongsang Province successfully conducted a “Campaign to Revitalize Traditional Markets and Stabilize Prices” at Nambu Market on September 29, ahead of the Chuseok holiday.

Traditional Market Revitalization and Price Stabilization Campaign. Provided by Yangsan City

This campaign was organized to provide citizens with opportunities to purchase holiday essentials at fresh and reasonable prices, while also contributing to the revitalization of the local economy.

More than 50 participants, including Yangsan City officials, the Nambu Market Merchants’ Association, various consumer organizations, and price monitoring agents, engaged with citizens visiting the market, creating a lively atmosphere.

Participants emphasized the importance of using traditional markets, called for active cooperation in stabilizing prices, and provided information needed for Chuseok holiday preparations.

Nambu Market, in particular, is a well-known destination that holds a regular five-day market on the 1st and 6th of every month, attracting many visitors from neighboring areas such as Busan, Ulsan, and Miryang. With over 200 stores clustered within an arcade, the market offers a pleasant shopping environment regardless of the weather and supports convenient shopping for citizens through its modernized system. Additionally, the delivery service for traditional market goods via the Yangsan Sarang Card app makes it even easier for consumers to use the market.

The city expects that this campaign will not only revitalize traditional markets but also encourage greater social interest and participation in price stabilization, making the upcoming Chuseok holiday even more abundant.

Furthermore, from September 30 to October 13, the city has designated a two-week special period for Chuseok holiday price stabilization measures, focusing on the following areas: monitoring price trends of holiday essentials, enforcing price labeling, verifying country of origin labeling, and managing food hygiene standards.

Mayor Nadongyeon stated, “Through this campaign, I hope citizens can prepare for the holiday without burden even in this era of high prices, feel the warmth and vitality of traditional markets, and enjoy a meaningful Chuseok. We will continue to introduce various support measures to strengthen the competitiveness of traditional markets and ensure they remain beloved by citizens.”