Program extended through Dec. 15
"Come visit the beautiful islands of South Jeolla," officials say.
The South Jeolla-Gwangju integrated special city has extended its half-price island travel program through Dec. 15 to boost tourism to the region's islands.
Under the program, tourists from outside the region who visit participating islands can recoup 50 percent of their travel expenses — up to 100,000 won ($74) per person — as mobile local gift vouchers.
The program covers 21 islands across eight cities and counties: Mokpo, Yeosu, Goheung, Boseong, Gangjin, Yeonggwang, Jindo and Sinan.
Five additional islands — Sonjukdo, Chodo, Ando, Yeondo and Yeojado — were added in connection with the Yeosu World Island Expo, broadening tourists' options.
After completing a trip, participants can apply for reimbursement and receive the refund as mobile local gift vouchers.
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