Shoppers buying domestic seafood at 11 markets to receive Onuri gift vouchers
"Shop at a traditional market and get up to 30 percent back," the city of Gwangju is telling residents this week.
The Gwangju Metropolitan Government, led by Mayor Kang Ki-jung, will run an Onuri gift voucher rebate program at 11 traditional markets from June 10 to June 14, aimed at boosting consumption at traditional markets and easing the burden of seafood prices on household budgets.
Organized by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries with participation from local governments including Gwangju, the program refunds consumers up to 30 percent of their purchase amount — capped at 20,000 won ($13) — in Onuri gift vouchers when they buy domestic seafood at traditional markets.
The 11 participating markets in Gwangju are Namgwangju and Namgwangju Haetteunun Market Federation, Daein Market, Yangdong Traditional Market Federation, Mudeung Market, Bongseon Market, Malbau Market, Unam Market, Songjeong Maeil and 1913 Songjeong Station Market Federation, Usan Maeil Market, Wolgok Market, and Seobu Agricultural and Marine Products Wholesale Market.
The program may close early if the allocated budget runs out.
Shoppers who purchase domestic seafood at a participating market can receive Onuri gift vouchers by visiting the rebate booth inside the market with their receipt and identification.
The rebate tiers are 10,000 won for purchases of 34,000 won or more, and 20,000 won for purchases of 67,000 won or more.
"We expect this program to help residents buy high-quality domestic seafood at lower prices, while also revitalizing consumption at traditional markets and supporting the recovery of the local economy," said Baek Eun-jeong, head of the economic policy division.
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