"Gyeonggi Revitalization Big Sale" Kicks Off on 21st... Kim Dongyeon Says "Hope to Ease Price Concerns"

The "2025 Gyeonggi Revitalization Big Sale," a consumer promotion event involving over 400 traditional markets and local commercial districts in the Gyeonggi region, kicked off its nine-day run with an opening ceremony at Osan Osaek Market on the 21st.

During his opening remarks, Gyeonggi Province Governor Dongyeon Kim stated, "Gyeonggi Province has made bold preparations by increasing the budget from 4 billion won last year to 10 billion won this year, a 2.5-fold increase. In addition, the number of participating markets has more than doubled, so now over 400 traditional markets and local commercial districts in Gyeonggi Province can all benefit from this event."

He added, "I hope that this Big Sale will revitalize the markets, boost business, and help revive local commercial districts. With discounts and cashback offers of up to 20 percent available, I hope residents will be less worried about rising grocery prices."

Gyeonggi Province Governor Dongyeon Kim declared the opening of the 2025 Gyeonggi Revitalization Big Sale on the 21st. Photo by Gyeonggi Province

After the opening ceremony, Governor Kim shopped for fruits and vegetables using Onnuri gift certificates and cash, and encouraged the merchants.

This year's Big Sale centers around a maximum 20 percent payback (up to 30,000 won per person per day) using Gyeonggi local currency and Onnuri gift certificates. Public delivery apps such as Baedal Teukgeup, Meokkkaebi, and Ttaenggyeoyo are also participating by issuing discount coupons.

The second half of this year's event will take place in October.

Meanwhile, more than 200 people attended the opening ceremony, including Governor Dongyeon Kim, Osan Mayor Kwonjae Lee, Gyeonggi Provincial Council Economic and Labor Committee Vice Chair Sunyoung Kim, provincial council members Younghee Kim and Yongho Cho, Gyeonggi Merchants Association President Chunghwan Lee, Gyeonggi Small Business Association President Sangbaek Lee, and Osaek Market Merchants Association President Juhyun Kim, as well as representatives from small business organizations and local citizens.