Gwangju Seo-gu 'Kimjang Season Onnuri Gift Certificate Refund Event' Held

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Shin Dong-ho] Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (District Mayor Kim I-gang) will hold a ‘Kimjang Season Onnuri Gift Certificate Refund Event’ for 9 days starting from the 11th at three traditional markets within Yangdong Traditional Market: Yangdong Market, Dried Seafood Market, and Fish Market.

According to Seo-gu on the 10th, this event, organized by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, was prepared to revitalize the traditional market economy during the kimjang season and to alleviate the perceived cost of living for consumers visiting the markets.

A total of 195 stores, including those selling domestic seafood, dried seafood, and salted seafood products within the market, will participate in the event.

Consumers can visit the refund booth with their card or cash receipt and ID used for same-day payment to receive up to 30% of the purchase amount (up to 20,000 KRW per person) refunded in Onnuri Gift Certificates.

Residents from other regions can also participate as long as they have an ID, and the event may end early if all prepared Onnuri Gift Certificates are exhausted.

A Seo-gu official said, “The event ended early last holiday season due to high interest from residents. We hope those preparing for kimjang come early to receive the benefits.”

Meanwhile, during the event period, Yangdong Traditional Market plans to offer goods at low prices through the Yangdong Dried Seafood Market 1,000 KRW auction project, the Yangdong Traditional Market clearance street stores, and the Yangdong Market food bazaar, with sales proceeds to be donated to neighbors in need.

Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Shin Dong-ho baekok@asiae.co.kr

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