Jongno-gu Opens 'Lunar New Year Agricultural Specialties Direct Market' and Issues Jongno Love Gift Certificates

Direct Trade Market for Agricultural Specialties Opened on 30-31 at Cheongjin Park with 6 Sister Cities and Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Participating... On the 31st at 1 PM, Jongno Love Gift Certificates Worth 4 Billion Won Issued… 5% Discount, Up to 500,000 Won per Person Monthly Purchase Limit

Jongno-gu (District Mayor Jeong Munheon) will operate the 'Seol Holiday Agricultural and Specialty Products Direct Market' at Cheongjin Park Plaza (146-3 Cheongjin-dong) on the 30th and 31st.

This event is held in collaboration with local governments that have mutual partnerships with Jongno-gu to sell high-quality agricultural and specialty products.

Not only supporting farmers, but also allowing all passing citizens to purchase various items for the Seol holiday at prices lower than the market rate.

The cities participating in the direct market include six cities that have mutual partnerships with Jongno-gu: Geochang-gun, Gokseong-gun, Naju-si, Andong-si, Yeoju-si, Jeongeup-si, as well as Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province. In celebration of Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province's launch as a special self-governing province last year, a special sales booth will be set up.

Main products for sale include squid sundae, strawberries, apples, pears, sweet potatoes, corn, seoritae beans, and maesil syrup, each representing their respective cities.

Additionally, ahead of the national holiday, Jongno-gu will issue Jongno Love Gift Certificates worth 4 billion KRW to support small business owners and revitalize the local economy.

Purchases can be made from 1 PM on the 31st through applications such as Seoul Pay+, Shinhan Sol Pay, T-money Pay, and Money Tree.

The discount rate is 5%, and individuals can purchase up to 500,000 KRW per month. The holding limit is a maximum of 1,500,000 KRW. The certificates must be used at Jongno Love Gift Certificate affiliated stores within the region within five years from the date of purchase.

A Jongno-gu official explained, “During this period of high inflation, we have promoted the opening of the direct market and the issuance of Jongno Love Gift Certificates to ease household burdens and support farmers and small business owners.”

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.