[Seoul District News] Chuseok Holiday Events at Huam, Sinheung, Malli, Yongmun, Ichon Markets until September 12... Gwanak District Offers Up to 20% Discount on Traditional Market Ritual Goods, Prize Draws Including Onnuri Gift Certificates and Gift Sets... Gangdong District Issues 22.4 Billion Won Gangdong Love Gift Certificates on September 2... Yeongdeungpo District Hosts 'Chuseok Harmony Market' at Mullae Park on September 6 from 9 AM to 4 PM... Gangdong District Opens Chuseok Friendly City Specialty Direct Market on September 1-2... Dobong District Launches Chuseok Dobong Love Gift Certificates
[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Yongsan-gu (District Mayor Park Hee-young) will hold a ‘Chuseok Holiday Event’ at five traditional markets in the area until the 12th.
In addition to offering 10-30% discounts on ritual items at each market, there are events such as payback with Onnuri gift certificates for purchases over a certain amount and prize giveaways through a lottery.
This is to revitalize traditional markets that have been depressed due to COVID-19 and to ease the burden on residents preparing for the Chuseok holiday amid ongoing price increases.
The event includes participation from five traditional markets in the area: Huam Market, Sinheung Market, Malli Market, Yongmun Market, and Ichon General Market.
Huam Market offers Onnuri gift certificates until the 7th (while supplies last), and Ichon General Market from the 6th to the 8th, with gift certificates given according to purchase amounts. During this period, each traditional market offers a 10% discount on livestock products, fruits, and ritual items.
Gift certificates are given as 5,000 KRW for purchases over 30,000 KRW and 10,000 KRW for purchases over 50,000 KRW.
Sinheung Market holds an event for two days from the 2nd to the 3rd. Customers who purchase over 50,000 KRW receive a 10,000 KRW Onnuri gift certificate, eco-bags for purchases over 50,000 KRW, portable carriers for purchases over 70,000 KRW, and masks for COVID-19 prevention are given when posting #SinheungMarket on SNS.
Malli Market offers 25-30% discounts on livestock products, fruits, and ritual items until the 12th, and also holds a lottery event for customers who make purchases.
Yongmun Market offers 5-10% discounts on ritual items until the 1st, and customers who collect stickers after purchases receive gifts or Onnuri gift certificates according to purchase amounts.
On the 24th, before the Chuseok holiday, Yongsan-gu Mayor Park Hee-young, who visited Yongmun Market, said, “I hope the traditional market events will contribute not only to stimulating consumption in the district but also to revitalizing commercial areas, serving as a good opportunity to boost the spirit of traditional markets.”
In addition, the district operates ‘Traditional Market Day for Employees’ on September 1-2 to invigorate the local economy by revitalizing the depressed traditional markets.
Meanwhile, according to data released on the 24th by Korea Price Information Service (a price survey agency), the cost of purchasing Chuseok ritual table items (for a family of four) at traditional markets is 35.6% cheaper than at large supermarkets this year. It costs 301,000 KRW at traditional markets, while 408,420 KRW is required at large supermarkets.
Gwanak-gu (District Mayor Park Jun-hee) is conducting discount sales of ritual items and prize giveaways to promote sales and encourage the use of traditional markets and alleyway commercial districts struggling from flood damage during the Chuseok holiday.
Ritual items will be sold at up to 20% discounted prices, and customers who purchase over 30,000 KRW or 50,000 KRW will receive Onnuri gift certificates. Customers can also enter a lottery with their purchase receipts to win holiday gift sets.
This event is held at a total of 12 locations including ▲Gwanak Sinsa Market ▲Sinwon Market ▲Inheon Market ▲Bongcheon Jeil General Market and Yeongnim Market ▲Bongcheon Hyundai Market ▲Jowon-dong Penguin Market and Sillim Central Market ▲Miseong-dong Dokkaebi Market ▲Nangok Alley-type Shopping District ▲Gwanak Jungbu Market ▲Samsung-dong Market.
The district conducts its own disinfection at least once a week at each market to ensure residents can shop comfortably and safely. Markets affected by floods in August have undergone extensive cleaning and thorough disinfection to prepare clean traditional markets for Chuseok. The district will continue to monitor disinfection status and support disinfection and cleaning during the event period to ensure residents can visit markets with peace of mind.
Gwanak Jungbu Market allows free parking for up to 2 hours on surrounding roads for residents visiting the traditional market until the 12th.
District Mayor Park Jun-hee said, “Traditional markets and alleyway shops that have suffered great difficulties due to flood damage are waiting for the precious footsteps of residents. I hope you will visit during this Chuseok to receive various benefits and prizes and share warm affection.”
Gangdong-gu (District Mayor Lee Soo-hee) will issue and sell 22.4 billion KRW worth of Gangdong Love Gift Certificates starting at 2 p.m. on the 2nd.
The Gangdong Love Gift Certificates issued for the biggest ethnic holiday, Chuseok, will be sold at a special 10% discount to reduce the economic burden on households during the holiday period and to increase sales for small business owners.
The gift certificates are issued only in mobile form and can be conveniently purchased anywhere by installing one of the dedicated apps (Seoul Pay+, Shinhan Sol, Shinhan Play, Moneytree, T-money Pay) on a mobile phone registered in the purchaser’s name. Anyone can purchase in units of 10,000 KRW up to a monthly limit of 700,000 KRW regardless of their place of residence.
A district official said, “The 10% special discount is expected to somewhat reduce the burden on households preparing for Chuseok and also increase sales for small business owners. We hope you will actively use the Gangdong Love Gift Certificates, a convenient local love gift certificate in your hand via mobile phone.”
For more details about Gangdong Love Gift Certificates, contact the Gangdong-gu Office Labor Rights Center.
Yeongdeungpo-gu (District Mayor Choi Ho-kwon) announced that it will hold the ‘Eoullim Market (Yeongdeungpo Market Day)’ at Mullae Park Square on September 6 to revitalize traditional markets depressed by COVID-19 during Chuseok by selling ritual items, local specialties, and excellent traditional market products.
The Eoullim Market is renowned for its excellent quality and affordable prices and participates annually from traditional markets in the area and domestic sister and partner cities. Usually held regularly on the last Tuesday of every month, the schedule has been moved up by three weeks for Chuseok preparations.
Four markets located in the district will participate: ▲Yeongdeungpo Traditional Market ▲Yeongdeungpo Fruit and Vegetable Market ▲Yeongsin Shopping Center ▲Jeil Shopping Center. Various ritual items, fruits, vegetables, Korean sweets, bedding, and hanbok can be purchased at affordable prices, with each market offering specialized products.
Additionally, local specialties from nine cities nationwide that have sisterhood or business agreements with the district will be available in one place, including ▲blueberry steamed buns and kiwifruit from Goseong, Gyeongnam ▲rice and red pepper powder from Cheongyang, Chungnam ▲chestnuts and sesame from Chungju, Chungbuk ▲Piderdeok and edible wild greens from Hoengseong, Gangwon ▲powder and jam from Yeonggwang, Jeonnam ▲dried yellow corvina from Goheung, Jeonnam ▲seaweed and laver from Nonsan, Chungnam ▲salted shrimp and hairtail from Buyeo, Chungnam ▲and Chodang corn from Yeoju, Gyeonggi.
The district plans to create a festival full of food, shopping, and entertainment by selling excellent local specialty products at affordable prices at the Eoullim Market to attract many residents.
In addition, as part of a public-private cooperation project, the district will hold the ‘Yeongdeungpo Fruit and Vegetable Fresh Tour’ event organized by the merchants’ association. On September 2 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., fruits such as apples and pears will be sold on the first floor of the customer rest area at Yeongdeungpo Fruit and Vegetable Market, and Onnuri gift certificates will be given back in a payback form for purchases over a certain amount.
The district aims to use the Chuseok event as an opportunity to continuously attract customers and strengthen the revitalization and recognition of traditional markets.
Meanwhile, the district promotes ‘Traditional Market Day’ once per quarter for all employees. They purchase ritual items and employee encouragement gifts at traditional markets to breathe warm vitality into depressed traditional markets and alleyway commercial districts.
District Mayor Choi Ho-kwon said, “I hope those spending the holiday alone and visitors to the Eoullim Market will feel warm affection and kindness and experience abundant sights and shopping.”
Gangdong-gu (District Mayor Lee Soo-hee) will operate a ‘Sister City Specialty Direct Transaction Market’ on September 1 and 2 at the open yard of the district office in celebration of the traditional Chuseok holiday.
After operating the direct transaction market in a non-face-to-face manner for the past two years due to COVID-19, it will meet residents in person for the first time in three years, revitalizing both Gangdong residents and producers from sister cities.
Fourteen cities and counties will participate, including Hongcheon County in Gangwon Province, Icheon City in Gyeonggi Province, Jincheon County in Chungbuk Province, Buyeo County in Chungnam Province, Sangju City in Gyeongbuk Province, Geochang County in Gyeongnam Province, Yeonggwang County in Jeonnam Province, and Jeongeup City in Jeonbuk Province, all of which have sisterhood ties with Gangdong-gu.
Products for sale include ▲fruits (apples, pears, peaches, jujubes, dried persimmons, etc.) ▲vegetables and wild greens (bracken, balloon flower root, deodeok, young radish, etc.) ▲seasonings (red pepper paste, soybean paste, soy sauce, vinegar, oil, etc.) ▲rice cakes and Korean sweets ▲dried yellow corvina and dried seafood ▲juices, syrups, honey, jams ▲gift sets, and a variety of rich specialty products from sister cities.
A district official said, “Our district holds sister city direct transaction markets every year before Lunar New Year and Chuseok holidays. This provides residents with the opportunity to see and buy excellent specialty products from distant regions directly and offers producers in sister cities a chance to develop sales channels, promoting mutual development between regions.”
For more details about the Chuseok sister city direct transaction market, check the district office website (Gangdong News) or contact the Gangdong-gu Administrative Support Division.
Dobong-gu (District Mayor Oh Eon-seok) will issue ‘Dobong Love Gift Certificates’ at 1 p.m. on September 1 to contribute to local economic revitalization and increase sales for small business owners through consumption promotion ahead of Chuseok.
The Dobong Love Gift Certificates can be purchased in units of 10,000 KRW at a 10% discount up to 700,000 KRW per month, with a maximum holding limit of 2 million KRW per person. Consumers receive a 30% income deduction benefit during year-end tax settlement when paying with the certificates, and small business owners are exempt from payment fees.
The certificates can be purchased not only with cash but also with Shinhan Card (check and credit). They can be purchased and used through five apps: Seoul Pay+, T-money Pay, Shinhan SOL, Moneytree, and Shinhan Play. They can also be used for payment on ‘Wemakeprice O,’ a Dobong-type private-led delivery app.
Purchased gift certificates can be used at any Seoul Pay (Dobong Love Gift Certificate) affiliated stores within Dobong-gu, excluding large supermarkets and entertainment establishments. Gift certificates can also be gifted to family and relatives.
Dobong-gu Mayor Oh Eon-seok said, “By issuing Dobong Love Gift Certificates ahead of Chuseok, we aim to reduce the household burden of residents suffering from rising prices and help increase sales for small business owners struggling due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic. We ask for the interest and participation of many residents.”
Gwangjin-gu (District Mayor Kim Kyung-ho) will hold the ‘2022 Chuseok Traditional Market Prize Giveaway Event’ from the 1st to the 11th to invigorate traditional markets during the Chuseok holiday.
During the event period, seven traditional markets in the area ? Junggok Jeil Market, Jayang Traditional Market, Yeongdonggyo Market, Norunsan Market, Hwayang Jeil Market, Neungdong-ro Market, and Myeongok Alley Market ? will sell ritual items at discounted prices and hold prize giveaways for customers.
Junggok Jeil Market will give hand cream to customers who purchase over 10,000 KRW from the 5th, and Yeongdonggyo Market will give towels to customers who purchase over 10,000 KRW from the 3rd.
Hwayang Jeil Market will give Onnuri gift certificates (5,000 KRW) to customers who purchase over 20,000 KRW from the 1st, and Jayang Traditional Market, Norunsan Market, Neungdong-ro Market, and Myeongok Market will give Onnuri gift certificates (5,000 KRW) to customers who purchase over 30,000 KRW from the 5th, expressing gratitude to residents using traditional markets.
The event will end when prizes run out.
Junggok Jeil Market and Jayang Traditional Market also support delivery services for customer convenience. After purchasing on-site, customers can request delivery by phone order to the respective merchants’ associations, and goods will be delivered to their homes.
Especially this year, to commemorate 100 days since the launch of the 8th elected administration emphasizing communication, all employees including Gwangjin-gu Mayor Kim Kyung-ho will visit traditional markets. Each department will voluntarily participate in shopping events according to their circumstances to join efforts to revitalize the local economy.
In preparation for many customers visiting traditional markets during the Chuseok holiday, special COVID-19 quarantine measures will be implemented. Daily disinfection will be conducted, compliance with quarantine rules will be checked regularly at each store, and personnel will be assigned to secure social distancing in crowded places such as prize distribution areas.
Gwangjin-gu Mayor Kim Kyung-ho said, “This event was prepared to help revitalize traditional markets as daily life recovers from COVID-19. I hope residents receive abundant benefits and have more opportunities to visit markets frequently.”
Yangcheon-gu (District Mayor Lee Ki-jae) announced that it will issue 24.2 billion KRW worth of ‘Yangcheon Love Gift Certificates’ from 11 a.m. on September 2 to revitalize the shrinking local economy ahead of the traditional Chuseok holiday.
This issuance is the second after the first issuance of 15 billion KRW in January, including 4.2 billion KRW from the government’s second supplementary budget, and can be purchased at a 10% discount.
Considering that the first issuance sold out within just one week, the district expects this issuance to be sold out early as well.
The mobile Yangcheon Love Gift Certificates can be purchased through apps such as Seoul Pay Plus, Shinhan pLay, Shinhan SOL, T-money Pay, and Moneytree. Regardless of residence, individuals can purchase up to 700,000 KRW per month and hold up to 2 million KRW. The certificates must be used within five years from the date of issuance.
Purchased certificates can be used at 11,161 Seoul Pay Plus (formerly Zero Pay) affiliated stores in Yangcheon-gu, including academies, pharmacies, convenience stores, and restaurants, and also at Shinhan Card affiliated stores. However, usage is limited to small business affiliated stores, and certificates cannot be used at gambling-related businesses, academies with annual sales exceeding 1 billion KRW, or direct franchise stores of large and medium-sized enterprises.
Yangcheon-gu Mayor Lee Ki-jae said, “We have decided to issue Yangcheon Love Gift Certificates to help with grocery prices ahead of Chuseok. We hope this issuance will bring vitality and energy to the local economy, and we ask for the interest and support of residents.”
Geumcheon-gu (District Mayor Yoo Sung-hoon) will issue the second half of the year’s Geumcheon G-Valley Love Gift Certificates at 2 p.m. on September 1.
The total amount of gift certificates issued this time is 13.3 billion KRW. They can be purchased at a 10% discount within a monthly limit of 700,000 KRW per person, and purchasers can also receive a 30% income deduction benefit during year-end tax settlement.
Since the first half’s Geumcheon G-Valley Love Gift Certificates were all sold out early, the district expects the second half’s issuance to be sold out quickly as well.
The Geumcheon G-Valley Love Gift Certificates can be purchased from 2 p.m. on September 1 through five apps: Seoul Pay Plus, Shinhan Sol, Shinhan pLay, Moneytree, and T-money Pay.
Geumcheon-gu Mayor Yoo Sung-hoon said, “We hope the Geumcheon G-Valley Love Gift Certificates issued for the traditional Chuseok holiday will help both residents struggling with rising prices and small business owners in the area.”
For more information, contact the Seoul Pay Call Center or the Geumcheon-gu Office Regional Economy Division.
Seongbuk-gu (District Mayor Lee Seung-ro) will issue additional ‘Seongbuk Love Gift Certificates’ on September 1 to support small business owners in the area struggling due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic.
The Seongbuk Love Gift Certificates were first issued earlier this year before the Lunar New Year holiday with a scale of 18 billion KRW. The second issuance, ahead of Chuseok, will be sold at a scale of 10 billion KRW.
On September 1 at 11 a.m., the certificates will be sold at a 10% discount through five payment apps: Seoul Pay+, Moneytree, T-money Pay, Shinhan Sol, and Shinhan Play. Anyone can purchase up to 700,000 KRW per month regardless of residence, and the certificates can be used at Seongbuk Love Gift Certificate affiliated stores within Seongbuk-gu.
The holding limit is 2 million KRW per person, and if a refund of the balance is desired, it can be refunded after using at least 60% of the face value, excluding the discount support amount.
The Seongbuk Love Gift Certificates have been very well received by residents, selling out quickly. A district official said, “The second issuance ahead of the holiday is also expected to sell out quickly.”
Seongbuk-gu Mayor Lee Seung-ro said, “Local gift certificates help revitalize alleyway commercial districts and provide practical support to small business owners. We are striving to induce consumption promotion by issuing gift certificates on a larger scale. With food prices soaring, I hope the local love gift certificates will reduce the burden on households preparing for the holiday and bring overall vitality to the local economy.”
Yangcheon-gu (District Mayor Lee Ki-jae) announced that it will temporarily allow parking on roads around traditional markets for about 12 days from September 1 to 12 to revitalize traditional markets and improve convenience for visitors during the Chuseok holiday.
The temporary parking allowance applies to two markets in the area: Singok Market (79, Nambusunhwan-ro 79-gil) and Sinjeong Jeil Market (30, Jungang-ro 34-gil). The allowed sections were selected after consultation with Yangcheon Police Station and market merchants’ associations, considering traffic conditions and whether temporary parking would not significantly disrupt traffic flow.
The parking allowed sections are Singok Market (from NH Nonghyup Bank to KB Kookmin Bank, about 260 meters) and Sinjeong Jeil Market (from Badahoe Fish Market to PAT Sinjeong Branch, about 60 meters), totaling two sections. Parking is allowed for up to 2 hours only for customers during the hours of 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and it should be noted that parking is not allowed 24 hours at all traditional markets.
In this regard, Yangcheon-gu Office and Yangcheon Police Station plan to operate a special enforcement team during the holiday period to conduct on-site crackdowns and guidance on illegal parking outside the allowed areas.
Yangcheon-gu Mayor Lee Ki-jae said, “To help revitalize the use of traditional markets during Chuseok, we are temporarily allowing parking near markets. We hope residents will prepare for the holiday economically at traditional markets full of generous spirit and also invigorate the local economy.”
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