Prepare for Lunar New Year at Songpa-gu Traditional Market

Special Events for Lunar New Year at Six Traditional Markets and Two Shopping Districts from January 21 to 28
Abundant Activities Including Onnuri Gift Certificate Giveaways, Discount Events, and Children's Shopping Experience... Thorough Safety Measures in Place

Songpa-gu (District Mayor Seo Gang-seok) announced that from the 21st to the 28th, the day before Lunar New Year, abundant events will be held at all six traditional markets and two shopping districts in the area.

Supported by the district, this event organized by eight merchant associations aims to ease the burden of shopping baskets caused by prolonged holiday inflation and to revitalize the local commercial district struggling with domestic demand stagnation.

▲From giving Onnuri gift certificates that can be used like cash ▲discounts on ritual supplies ▲to children's experiential activities, various events have been prepared to stimulate consumption during the Lunar New Year peak season.

First, a refund event for Onnuri gift certificates based on purchase amounts will be held at six traditional markets and two shopping districts. Starting on the 21st at Macheon Jungang Market, Saemaeul Market, and Seokchon Market, followed by Macheon Market, Pungnap Market, Garakgol Alley Shopping District on the 22nd, and Bangi Market and Munjeong-dong Rodeo Shopping District on the 23rd.

Except for Saemaeul and Seokchon Markets, where the event lasts more than a week, the event period is short, ranging from two to three days, and the event will end early once the gift certificates run out, so it is better to visit promptly. Gift certificates are given starting from a minimum of 5,000 won depending on the purchase amount, and the maximum amount varies by market, so confirmation is necessary.

Along with this, a special discount exhibition responsible for a bountiful Lunar New Year table will be held at Saemaeul, Seokchon, Pungnap, and Bangi Markets. Although specific items and discount rates vary by market, it is an opportunity to purchase various high-quality ritual supplies such as meat, fruits and vegetables, side dishes, and rice cakes at up to 30% off.

As a unique event to add fun to shopping, a shopping experience for 25 children will be held at Pungnap Market. The children will use Onnuri gift certificates worth 20,000 won each to shop with their little hands, allowing them to learn economic concepts early.

In preparation for the holiday crowds, the district completed safety inspections of fire, gas, and electrical facilities at eight traditional markets and shopping districts in the area over three days starting from the 8th. Additionally, until the 30th, the ‘Songpa-gu Office Staff Shopping’ campaign will be held to take the lead in stabilizing livelihoods and revitalizing the local commercial district.

Seo Gang-seok, Mayor of Songpa-gu, said, “This Lunar New Year, please visit the local traditional markets with abundant events to reduce the burden on your shopping basket and participate in increasing sales for local merchants,” adding, “We will continue to devise multifaceted measures to enhance the competitiveness of traditional markets and revitalize the difficult local economy.”

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