Korean Restaurant Signature Dishes Over 30% Off... 'Gourmet Week' Starts Next Month

[Sejong=Asia Economy Reporter Moon Chaeseok] In more than 130 Korean restaurants across five cities nationwide, customers can receive a discount of over 30% when selecting representative menu items. This event is held in conjunction with the government's domestic demand revitalization policy, 'Korea Together Sale.'

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced on the 27th that it will hold the '2021 Korea Gourmet Week' event, involving more than 130 Korean restaurants in five cities nationwide. Participating restaurants will offer their signature dishes at prices discounted by more than 30%. The event period is from July 1 to 14 in Seoul and Busan, and from July 8 to 21 in Daegu, Gwangju, and Daejeon. A portion of the discount amount will be provided as Nonghyup Hanaro Points, which can be used to purchase domestic ingredients at Nonghyup Hanaro Mart.

More details can be found on the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and Korean Food Portal websites. A ministry official said, "We hope that Korea Gourmet Week will help revitalize the Korean food industry, which has been struggling due to COVID-19."