Samcheok City Raises ‘Samcheok Sarang Card’ Incentive to 15% for January Only

Up to 105,000 KRW Benefits When Spending the Monthly Limit of 700,000 KRW

Samcheok City, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province (Mayor Park Sang-su) announced on the 23rd that to celebrate the upcoming 2025 ‘Year of the Blue Snake’ and to contribute to revitalizing the recently sluggish local economy and promoting consumption within the region, the Samcheok Love Card incentive will be increased from 10% to 15% for one month starting January 1.

Image of the Samcheok Sarang Card from Samcheok City, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province. Image provided by Samcheok City Hall.

During this period, if you spend up to 700,000 KRW per month using the Samcheok Love Card, you can receive a maximum incentive of 105,000 KRW. However, the monthly purchase limit remains at 700,000 KRW.

The Samcheok Love Card is available to anyone aged 14 or older who has a bank account under their name and can be used at gas stations, restaurants, academies, and other establishments located in Samcheok City. However, usage is restricted at large supermarkets and businesses with annual sales exceeding 3 billion KRW. For information on how to purchase and where to use the card, please refer to the ‘Geu-ri-go’ app’s store locator or the Samcheok City website.

A Samcheok City official stated, “We decided to increase the incentive rate to support small business owners and revitalize the local economy during these difficult times of economic downturn,” adding, “We hope that by making good use of the Samcheok Love Card, not only small business owners but also citizens will have a prosperous New Year that benefits household finances.”

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