Siheung to Host "Big Sale" from March 20... 15% Payback for Siru Payments

Local Economy Set to Gain Momentum with the "2026 Big Sale"

13 Business Districts Across the City Join from March 20 to 29

15% Payback Offered for Payments Made with Local Currency "Siru"

Siheung City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Lim Byeongtaek) will host the "2026 First Half Gyeonggi Economy Revitalization Big Sale" from March 20 to March 29 across the entire city, aiming to energize the local economy, which has been dampened by high prices, and help small business owners increase their sales.

Siheung City Hall view. Provided by Siheung City

This year's event will see a significant expansion in participation, welcoming citizens at a total of 13 business districts—including major traditional markets such as Sammi Market, Oido Traditional Seafood Market, and Jeongwang Traditional Market, as well as alley-type shopping areas like Baegot and Janggok, and regional commercial hubs like Turtle Island and Wolgot.

The main feature of this event is a powerful "payback" benefit that citizens can directly experience. During the event period, if customers make payments using the local currency "Siru" (via the mobile Chak app) at participating stores, they will receive an instant 15% refund of the payment amount in Siru points. The maximum limit per person is set at 120,000 won for the entire event period (with a daily cap of 30,000 won), which is expected to help ease the financial burden on households.

The payback will be provided automatically, with the maximum payout per person set at 120,000 won for the event period (up to 30,000 won per day). The points awarded can be used until May 31.

The event will run from March 20 to March 29, but may end early if the allocated budget is exhausted. Citizens who wish to participate can receive the benefits by making payments with the local currency "Siru" at participating stores during the event period. Please note that the paper version of Siru is excluded from this event.

Economic Director Jeong Hogi stated, "Through this Big Sale, which brings together both traditional markets and local commercial districts, we aim to offer generous benefits to citizens and provide merchants with an opportunity to boost their sales. We will continue to prioritize the stability of the local economy and consistently promote various support measures to strengthen the self-sufficiency of local businesses."

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