Boosting Local Commerce: Shincheonji Geoje Branch Combines Marine Market Cleanup with Traditional Shopping Drive

Enhancing Traditional Market Environment to Revitalize Foot Traffic

For traditional markets competing with large-scale discount stores, maintaining a clean and sanitary pedestrian environment is a primary factor in attracting residents and tourists. To support local small business owners and enhance the public image of regional commerce, the Shincheonji Volunteer Group Geoje Branch executed a combined environmental and economic initiative on June 9th. Operating under the flagship project "Nature, Be Green!" (Jayeon-ah Pureuja), the operation took place throughout the Okpo International Market and its surrounding commercial districts in Geoje.

Systematic Infrastructure Cleanup: 200 Liters of Debris Collected

Okpo International Market is a representative traditional venue in Geoje, known for supplying fresh seafood and regional food items to thousands of annual visitors. To clear the high-traffic zones, the Geoje Branch mobilized systematic cleanup protocols:

  • Targeted Operations: Starting at 10:00 AM, 28 branch members spent approximately 3 hours combing through the market alleys and adjacent roadsides.

  • Waste Management: The volunteers collected a total of 200 liters of discarded waste, including cigarette butts, plastics, and vinyl wrappers that block public pathways.

  • Public Campaign: Parallel to the physical cleanup, the volunteers conducted the "Healthy Our Neighborhood" Campaign to directly communicate the importance of environmental preservation to visiting citizens.


Direct Economic Support Through On-Site Market Purchases

A distinct aspect of this initiative was its direct link to local economic activity. Immediately following the environmental cleanup, the 28 participating members transacted directly with market vendors:

  • Consumer Integration: The volunteers actively purchased local food ingredients, daily necessities, and household supplies across various market stalls to stimulate the alleyway economy.

  • Vendor Feedback: Local shop owners expressed gratitude for the dual-purpose initiative, with one merchant noting that the volunteers not only thoroughly cleaned the market streets but also provided tangible financial support to the sellers by purchasing goods.

Commitment to Sustained Regional Mutual Prosperity

The Geoje Branch emphasized that preserving local markets requires consistent, multi-faceted engagement rather than temporary events. Yeom Dong-il, the Branch Head of the Geoje Branch, stated that the group is pleased to contribute to making the traditional market a cleaner and more vibrant space. The representative affirmed that the branch will continue to plan sustainable volunteer programs that regularly combine environmental purifications with direct commercial utilization to foster long-term coexistence with the local community.

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