Pyeongtaek City Concludes Direct Trade Market 'Humphreys Fairbloom' with USFK

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Pyeongtaek City held a direct agricultural products trade market at Yeonsangnin Plaza in Paengseong-eup on the 31st of last month.

The direct trade market, named 'Humphreys Fairbloom,' was held to expand exchanges with the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) stationed in the region. Around 30 farms, including young farmers, participated and sold various agricultural products including yuzu, wrap vegetables, traditional liquor, and processed foods.

A kimchi-making event was also held with attendance from Mayor Jung Jang-seon and Colonel Stephen Williams, Chief of Staff of United States Forces Korea.

Mayor Jung Jang-seon stated, "It is meaningful that we have promoted and encouraged consumption of Pyeongtaek agricultural products based on friendly cooperation with USFK," and added, "We will continue to make efforts to revitalize USFK consumption of Pyeongtaek agricultural products going forward."

Meanwhile, in order to prevent COVID-19 infections, the event complied with quarantine guidelines including mask-wearing, fever checks, and hand sanitization for all participants.