Osan City Opens Direct Trading Market for Local Agricultural Products ahead of Lunar New Year

[Suwon Ilbo=Park Chan-hyuk Reporter] Osan City announced on the 20th that it will open a 'Direct Trading Market for Local Agricultural Products' in partnership with sister cities at City Hall Plaza for three days from the 21st to the 23rd ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday.

The direct trading market will feature companies recommended by sister cities of Osan City including Sokcho City in Gangwon Province, Yeongdong County in North Chungcheong Province, and Jindo County in South Jeolla Province, presenting products with guaranteed quality.

A total of 25 companies, including local businesses, will participate, selling regional agricultural products and various items produced in each region.

Korean jujubes, wine, and vinegar from Yeongdong County; salted seafood and pollack snacks from Sokcho City; and flower tea, traditional sauces, and black goat essence from Suncheon City will be sold, while Osan-area companies will also sell Sema rice and traditional liquor.

The city has operated the direct trading market twice annually since 2001 and has received positive response from citizens. Beyond simple product sales, it has developed into a meaningful event that strengthens cooperative relationships with sister cities and realizes the value of mutual prosperity between regions.

Each year, it provides practical assistance to citizens preparing for the holiday season with quality-assured products at reasonable prices.

Osan City Mayor Lee Kwon-jae said, "This direct trading market for local agricultural products is a meaningful opportunity to deepen friendship and strengthen cooperation with our sister cities," and added, "I hope citizens can purchase high-quality agricultural products at affordable prices and prepare for a bountiful Lunar New Year celebration."