Gwonseon District Gwonseon 2-dong Takes the Lead in Revitalizing Traditional Markets

On the 16th, Gwonseon 2-dong in Gwonseon District brought together approximately 30 people including organization members, public officials, and residents to enjoy lunch and shop for Chuseok items at partner businesses within Gwonseon Comprehensive Market.

This event is part of the monthly "Public Officials' Shopping Day" initiative, aimed at revitalizing the sluggish local economy and promoting the use of traditional markets among residents. All public officials across Suwon are taking the lead in participating. In particular, not only staff from the dong but also organization members and residents participated, sharing lunch, exchanging Chuseok wishes, and shopping for fruits and other items together.

Choi Eun-hye, who has been selling fruits at Gwonseon Comprehensive Market for 10 years, said, "I prepared many quality fruits for the Chuseok holiday, and I am grateful that public officials and village residents visited. I hope all residents enjoy a bountiful Chuseok."

A dong official stated, "To revitalize traditional markets, we are actively utilizing them in various organization meetings and resident participation events."