Automatic Termination When Card-Type/Mobile Reaches 25 Billion KRW and Paper-Type Reaches 10 Billion KRW, Totaling 35 Billion KRW

Monthly Limit: Up to 400,000 KRW for All Types Combined, 200,000 KRW Maximum for Paper-Type

Pohang City will launch a special 10% discount sale of Pohang Sarang Gift Certificates worth 35 billion KRW starting September 3, in an effort to revitalize the local economy ahead of the upcoming Chuseok holiday.

Pohang Love Gift Certificate 10% Special Discount Sale Promotion Notice.

Pohang Love Gift Certificate 10% Special Discount Sale Promotion Notice.

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This special discount event will issue and sell a total of 35 billion KRW in gift certificates, including 25 billion KRW in card-type (Pohang Sarang Card) and mobile certificates, and 10 billion KRW in paper certificates. The event will automatically end once the budget is exhausted.


The individual purchase limit for discounted gift certificates is up to 400,000 KRW per month, combining the Pohang Sarang Card, mobile certificates, and paper certificates. However, the purchase limit for paper certificates is capped at 200,000 KRW.


The holding limit for the Pohang Sarang Card and mobile certificates is 700,000 KRW. Users can conveniently check their balance on the mobile app before recharging.


The Pohang Sarang Card and mobile certificates can be recharged via the mobile app from 12:15 AM on the 3rd, and during business hours at 104 sales agency locations, 49 IM Bank (formerly Daegu Bank) ATMs, and self-service kiosks.


Paper certificates can be purchased at 164 designated financial institutions.


The list of sales agency financial institutions can be found on the Pohang Sarang Gift Certificate website. The certificates can be conveniently used at over 21,000 affiliated stores in various industries, including restaurants and service businesses.


In particular, if the Pohang Sarang Card, charged at a 10% discount, is used at affiliated stores designated as Good Price Stores, an additional 5% discount is provided, allowing for a maximum total discount of 15%.


Additionally, once the 10% discount sale of 35 billion KRW is concluded, the city plans to issue an additional 5 billion KRW in Pohang Sarang Card and mobile certificates and offer a 7% discount sale in September.


The 7% discount will not apply to paper certificates, and the sale date will be announced on the Pohang City mobile app and website.


Mayor Lee Kangdeok stated, "We hope that the Pohang Sarang Gift Certificate will help boost sales for small business owners and ease the financial burden on citizens during the Chuseok holiday amid high prices and interest rates. We will continue to promote various policies to vitalize the Pohang Sarang Gift Certificate program and drive the Pohang economy forward."


This year, Pohang City has provided a total of 61 billion KRW in Pohang Sarang Gift Certificates at a 10% special discount for the Lunar New Year (42 billion KRW), the Pohang International Fireworks Festival (9 billion KRW), and to commemorate surpassing a cumulative issuance of 2 trillion KRW (10 billion KRW). In addition, a regular 7% discount sale is held every month to support small business owners and contribute to revitalizing the local economy.





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