Lee Byeong-gwon, the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, visited the Dongducheon Central Market on September 22 to assess the local economy and conduct safety inspections ahead of the Chuseok holiday.
During the visit, the Deputy Minister toured various shops in the market, listening to merchants' concerns about the current business environment and sales conditions. He also examined prices for holiday shopping and the overall usage of the market.
Following this, he collaborated with officials from the Fire Insurance Association and the merchants' association to inspect fire-prone facilities and the market's fire and electrical systems. They reviewed the emergency response systems and safety management practices in place.
Lee stated, “The current state of the holiday economy can be most vividly felt through traditional markets. We will closely share the inconveniences and improvement suggestions raised on-site with relevant departments to ensure they are reflected in future policy operations.”
He also urged merchants to pay special attention to safety management, noting, “As the holiday season approaches, the number of market visitors and the variety of goods increase, so it is crucial to prevent safety accidents such as fires.”
Additionally, items purchased at the traditional market that day will be distributed to vulnerable groups in Dongducheon.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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