수원시(시장 이재준)가 중소벤처기업부 주관 '특성화시장 육성 사업(백년시장)' 공모에서 선정돼 국비 20억원을 확보했다.
수원시는 수원남문시장, 지동시장, 영동시장, 팔달문시장, 못골종합시장, 미나리광시장, 시민상가시장, 남문패션1번가시장, 구천동공구시장 등 남문 일대 8개 시장과 '수원남문시장 컨소시엄'을 구성했다. 수원도시재단도 참여했다.
사업은 2027년 12월까지 진행된다. 국비 20억원과 시비 20억원을 합쳐 총 40억원을 투입한다.
수원시는 남문시장 일대를 문화, 관광, 쇼핑, 체험이 결합한 복합 상권으로 조성할 계획이다. 원스톱 관광쇼핑 거점센터를 구축하고 '왕의 시장' 테마거리를 조성한다. 야시장과 야간 축제로 야간 상권을 활성화한다.
전국 특색 먹거리와 볼거리를 늘린다. 외국인 관광객 편의를 위한 인공지능(AI) 디지털 안내 서비스도 개발한다.
이재준 수원시장은 "지역상권보호도시를 선포했고 성장, 상생, 지원 전략으로 시민과 함께 성장하는 전통시장을 만들겠다"며 "수원남문시장이 230년 역사에 이어 향후 200년을 향해 나아가도록 최선을 다하겠다"고 말했다.
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Suwon Selected for Specialized Market Development Project…Secures 20 Billion Won in National Funding
Suwon Namun Market Eight-Market Consortium to Invest 4 Billion Won Over Three Years in Mixed-Use Cultural Complex
Suwon City (Mayor Lee Jae-jun) was selected in the Ministry of SMEs and Startups' "Specialized Market Promotion Project (Baeknyeon Market)" competition and secured 20 billion won in national funding.
Suwon City formed the "Suwon Namun Market Consortium" comprising eight markets in the Namun area: Suwon Namun Market, Jidong Market, Youngdong Market, Paldalmon Market, Motgol General Market, Minari-Gwang Market, Citizen Sangga Market, Namun Fashion 1st Street Market, and Guchundong Tools Market. Suwon Urban Development Foundation also participates.
The project runs through December 2027. It invests a total of 4 billion won, combining 2 billion won in national funding and 2 billion won in city funding.
Suwon City plans to develop the Namun Market area into a complex commercial district combining culture, tourism, shopping, and experience. It will establish a one-stop tourism shopping hub and create a "King's Market" themed street. It will activate nighttime commerce through night markets and nighttime festivals.
The city expands local specialties in food and attractions. It also develops artificial intelligence (AI) digital guide services to enhance convenience for foreign tourists.
Mayor Lee Jae-jun of Suwon City stated, "We declared ourselves a local commercial protection city and aim to create a traditional market that grows together with citizens based on three strategies: growth, co-prosperity, and support. We will do our best to help Suwon Namun Market, the market created by kings, advance toward the next 200 years following its 230-year history."
Reporter Ryu Hong-geun