Chilgok County Launches Price Stabilization Campaign

Shopping at Traditional Markets Ahead of Chuseok
Revitalizing Traditional Markets and Boosting the Local Economy

Chilgok County in North Gyeongsang Province (Governor Kim Jaewook) launched a shopping and price stabilization campaign at Waegwan Market on October 2, ahead of the Chuseok holiday, to manage the prices of key holiday goods and revitalize traditional markets.

Left) Kim Jaewook, Chilgok County Governor, is conducting a price stabilization campaign. Right) After shopping at Waegwan Market, a group photo is being taken. Photo by Kim Ihwan

More than 100 people participated in this event, including the local branch of the National Agricultural Cooperative Federation, the Women's Organization Council, the Chilgok County Forestry Cooperative, and Chilgok County officials. The event aimed to introduce the warmth and convenience of traditional markets to residents preparing for the holiday, inject energy into traditional markets struggling with economic downturn and high prices, and revitalize the local economy.

Kim Jaewook, Governor of Chilgok County, stated, "We are working to reduce the burden on residents by increasing the points for the Chilgok Love Gift Certificate and holding a refund event for Onnuri Gift Certificates this year." He added, "We hope to continue to support traditional markets and help merchants who are going through difficult times due to the economic downturn through various events and support measures in the future."