Hwaseong Mayor Jung Myeong-geun Promotes Traditional Market Vitalization and Fire Prevention at Joam Market

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Lee Su-won] Hwaseong Mayor Jung Myeong-geun visited Joam Market (open on the 4th and 9th of each month) on the 8th to check on the livelihoods of residents ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday.

Joam Market, located in Woongjung-eup, is one of the major traditional markets in Hwaseong City, offering a variety of goods and food. It is beloved by not only local residents but also visitors from surrounding areas.

On the day, Mayor Jung held conversations with market merchants and visitors, listening to difficulties and grievances they face ahead of the holiday season, while emphasizing the importance of fire prevention in traditional markets.

He also conducted a joint inspection with the Hwaseong Fire Department's Special Safety Inspection Unit to prevent fires in the traditional market. The team inspected fire prevention facilities including emergency fire extinguishers and fire detection systems within the market, and provided merchants with fire prevention training and guidance on minimizing damage in case of fire.

Mayor Jung stated, "I deeply regret the recent fire incidents occurring in traditional markets," and added, "I will focus on creating a safe traditional market environment for citizens to use and promoting vitality in the local community."

He further said, "Through cooperation with the local community, we plan to further revitalize traditional markets and develop and implement various programs and policies to support small business owners."

Meanwhile, Hwaseong City currently operates five traditional markets: Joam Market, Gungpyeong Port Haeoberum Seafood Market, Namyang Market, Balan Manse Market, and Sagang Market.