Baek Jong-won announced that he will begin re-construction of the renewed Yesan Market.
On the 21st, on the YouTube channel 'Baek Jong-won PAIK JONG WON', '[Baek Jong-won becomes mayor] Urgent! A video was uploaded with the title, 'The budget market is suspended.'
Baek Jong-won set out to solve the problem with the project team members. They said they would increase the number of stores to reduce waiting times and develop child-friendly menus for customers with children. Regarding the point that dust is generated, a team member explained, "The dirt (on the floor) is called dust." Baek Jong-won said, "I like this kind of atmosphere. Don't you think it would be okay to spill something like this?" Accordingly, it was decided to maintain the existing concept and flatten the uneven ground. Additionally, speakers were installed to increase customer convenience.
Baek Jong-won also mentioned the 'flashing popularity' that many people are worried about. He confessed, "'It's a temporary phenomenon and will only shine for a moment.' That's not a bad comment, it's a message of support, so I read it with gratitude and took it to heart, and I'm more worried than anyone else. I can't sleep, either." He then expressed his gratitude to those who gave their opinions, saying, “In fact, because of this support, the preparations are speeding up, so local people, merchants, and local governments can gather energy and prepare explosively.”
Baek Jong-won expressed his opinion at the market site, saying, "We need to select someone from the merchant association. We need to manage the parking lot and manage when people go to other stores." He emphasized to an official in Yesan County, "We need to bring together the owners of restaurants in the surrounding area and have a meeting to consider lowering the price on a large scale. Overall, the restaurants in Yesan County must be competitive in price, hygiene, and customer service." He then said, “I'm grateful to the customers (who come) in this cold weather. I’m cold too.”
Kim Ji-won, Ten Asia reporter bella@tenasia.co.kr