President Lee Jae-myung visited a traditional market in the Gangdong District of Seoul on June 6, meeting with merchants and citizens to assess the local economy.
According to Yonhap News, President Lee and First Lady Kim Hye-kyung attended a Memorial Day ceremony and a visit to the Central Veterans Hospital before heading to the Gildong Bokjori Market in Gangdong.
During his visit, President Lee toured the market, asking vendors about their recent sales and the current economic climate.
Market vendors and residents expressed their gratitude to the presidential couple, saying, "Please take care of your health" and "Thank you for your hard work." A resident who identified herself as the mother of an injured soldier thanked the president for the expanded support for wounded service members. Another citizen, holding a pet dog, requested attention to pet policies.
The presidential couple purchased various items from the market, including peppers, corn, fried snacks, seasoned bellflower, peanuts, chestnuts, watermelon, apple mangoes, peaches, corn, and Sikhye (sweet rice drink). They also took photos with citizens.
Later, President Lee shared lunch with members of the merchants' association and Democratic Party lawmaker Lee Hae-sik, who represents the Gangdong District, at a restaurant in the market, enjoying cold noodles, boiled pork, and dumplings.
During the meal, President Lee listened to suggestions regarding market facility improvements and parking issues to revitalize traditional markets.
The Blue House explained that this visit aimed to directly hear the voices of those in the livelihood sector and encourage merchants facing difficulties due to economic downturns and reduced consumer spending.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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