Mayor Lee Sangil: "65 Billion Won for Central Market ... I'll Transform It in Ways That Will Amaze Residents"

Yongin City Attends Byeolbit Madang Night Market Opening, Meets with Merchants and Residents

Food and Performances Through October 18; Gimnyangjang Festival Also Underway

Mayor Lee Sangil: "We Will Continue to Support Traditional Market Revitalization and Urban Regeneration"

Lee Sang-il, mayor of Yongin Special City in Gyeonggi Province, said the city would invest more than 65 billion won in the area around Yongin Central Market to revitalize the traditional market and accelerate urban regeneration.

Yongin Mayor Lee Sang-il celebrates the opening of the 8th Yongin Jungang Market Starlight Courtyard Night Market on the 16th. Photo provided by Yongin City.

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 8th Yongin Central Market Byeolbit Madang Night Market, held at Yongin Central Market on the evening of October 16, Lee said, "The city will continue to support Yongin Central Market so it can develop into an even better market. We will do our utmost to ensure that, once the urban regeneration project is complete, residents can see just how dramatically the market has changed."

He added, "Since the Byeolbit Madang Night Market was first launched in 2023, more residents have taken part, and the market has changed considerably as it reaches its eighth edition. This is proof that Yongin Central Market is steadily developing and winning the affection of residents."

Lee particularly emphasized the importance of the urban regeneration project in the area around Yongin Central Market. "More than 65 billion won is being invested in stages in urban regeneration around Yongin Central Market," he said. "We will work to ensure that, when the project is complete, residents can say, 'Yongin Central Market has changed so much it's truly astonishing.'"

After the opening ceremony, Lee cut a ceremonial ribbon and a cake, then toured the market and met with merchants and residents. He also visited the nearby Gimnyangjang Festival (Cheongchunjang), where he spoke with residents. Responding to requests from the crowd, he even sang Lim Young-woong's "My Love Like the Starlight."

Yongin Mayor Lee Sang-il and attendees at the opening ceremony of the 8th Yongin Central Market Starlight Night Market cut a ribbon at Yongin Central Market on the 16th. Provided by Yongin City.

The Byeolbit Madang Night Market, which runs for three days through October 18, is open daily from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event features a variety of food stalls selling tteokbokki, jokbal, fried foods, kebabs, pho and chicken skewers, as well as booths run by traditional liquor and beer breweries.

A flea market selling handmade items such as accessories, key rings and badges is also open.

On October 17, the program will feature magic, fusion gugak and youth dance performances, the final round of the residents' singing contest "I'm a Singer Too," and performances by guest singers.

At the Gimnyangjang Festival, organized on the same day by the Jungang-dong Urban Regeneration Field Support Center, visitors can enjoy a range of programs, including exhibits and information about the urban regeneration project, AI caricatures, succulent plant activities and university student busking performances.

On the final day, October 18, the program will feature magic, nanta, fusion gugak, youth dance and guest singer performances, followed by the closing ceremony.

Yongin Mayor Lee Sang-il and attendees at the opening ceremony of the 8th Yongin Jungang Market Starlight Yard Night Market pose for a commemorative photo at Yongin Jungang Market on the 16th. Photo provided by Yongin City.

Lee urged residents to continue supporting and visiting traditional markets, saying, "I hope many residents will visit Yongin Central Market and enjoy a happy time."

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