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Busan Metropolitan City Offers Refunds of up to 60,000 Won Over Three Days … Aiming to Boost Consumption at Traditional Markets

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Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Heong-joon) announced that the “Traditional Market Onnuri Gift Certificate Refund Event” will be held for three days, from November 6 (Thursday) to November 8 (Saturday), between 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., at 100 traditional markets (with 87 refund locations) across the city.

This event follows the first round held in June, as part of efforts to stimulate consumption. During that event, about 35,000 citizens participated, generating total sales of 2.26 billion won. The initiative successfully encouraged spending and received a positive response from both merchants and citizens.

To make it easier for consumers to enjoy the benefits and naturally encourage additional purchases, the refund benefits have been further expanded for the second round.
During the event, customers who make purchases at participating market stores will receive Onnuri gift certificates as follows:

• ●10,000 won for purchases of 40,000 won or more

• ●20,000 won for purchases of 70,000 won or more

Each participant can receive up to 20,000 won per day, and up to 60,000 won over the three-day event period.

In addition, while only same-day purchases were previously recognized, the second event will allow receipts to be accumulated over three days at the same market. This improvement enables more citizens to benefit from the program even with smaller purchases spread over multiple days, maximizing both participation and sales growth at traditional markets.

Refunds will be issued on-site at the designated refund booths within each market. Participants must present a card or cash receipt, which will be verified before receiving the equivalent amount in Onnuri gift certificates immediately.
However, simplified or handwritten receipts and tax invoices will not be accepted. The event may close early at certain markets once the allocated gift certificates are exhausted.

Participating stores cover most business types within traditional markets, including retail, wholesale, and dining establishments, without product restrictions. It is expected to encourage diverse consumption activities. However, entertainment, gaming, and gambling-related businesses are excluded as they do not align with the purpose of the event.

Busan Metropolitan City will strengthen on-site monitoring during the event and closely cooperate with local merchant associations to minimize inconvenience to citizens and ensure smooth operation.
Particular attention will be paid to managing waiting lines at refund booths and responding promptly to any complaints.

Detailed information on participating markets, refund locations, and operating hours can be found on the city’s official website (busan.go.kr/nbnews).

Mayor Park Heong-joon stated, “This refund event provides traditional market merchants with opportunities to boost sales and offers citizens tangible benefits from their spending. It will serve as an occasion for everyone to share in the rewards. Busan Metropolitan City will continue its efforts to energize the local economy and bring traditional markets even closer to the daily lives of our citizens.”