(Anyang=Yonhap News) Anyang City, Gyeonggi Province, announced on the 9th that it will operate a "Lunar New Year Price Countermeasures Team" until the 18th in preparation for the Lunar New Year holiday, in response to rising prices of agricultural, livestock, and fishery products as well as essential goods. The Countermeasures Team, led by the head of the Planning and Economy Office and consisting of 19 officials from relevant departments, will focus on checking the price trends of 16 items that are in high demand during the Lunar New Year, such as napa cabbage, beef, and pollack. Furthermore, the team plans to supervise and inspect the overall order of distribution transactions, including whether the price display system is being followed. During this period, the city will also operate a reporting window for bag fees. Violations received through the Korea Tourism Organization or the Gyeonggi Province call center (☎ 031-120) will be immediately investigated on-site, and the results of the measures will be communicated. Measures to revitalize traditional markets will also be implemented. The city will visit five traditional markets within the city, including the Central Market, between the 11th and 12th to promote the use of Anyang Love Pay, and from the 10th to the 14th, a campaign will be held at the Southern, Central, and Gwanyang Markets to refund up to 30% (limit of 20,000 won per person) of the purchase amount in Onnuri vouchers.