Fruits, beef, and mackerel discounted by up to 50%... ahead of Chuseok, government supports 103 billion won

During the Korean holiday season, online shopping discount rates are set to rise to 10%. Major agricultural and seafood products will be offered at up to 50% discounts, alongside discount coupons for non-mountainous holiday accommodations and performance art event tickets. The government has announced its 1030 billion-won government discount support plan, aimed at alleviating the burden of the annual Korean holiday shopping spree.

For three days starting from the 3rd, discounts will be applied to domestically produced fruits like apples and pears and meat products such as pork. Starting from the 9th, major seafood products like mackerel and tuna will be sold at up to 50% cheaper prices. Discounted sets of fruit and seafood gift packs (up to 50%) and livestock gift packs (up to 53%) will also be available, along with a discount of up to 64% on over 4700 processed food items.

To boost domestic consumption, the digital Nongioni shopping voucher will offer a temporary 10% discount rate for five days from September 16th to 20th, with a purchase limit of up to 120,000 won. From the 22nd, discount coupons for non-mountainous accommodation will be distributed, providing up to 30,000 won off hotel accommodations costing over 70,000 won, and 20,000 won off accommodations below 70,000 won.

Event attendees can obtain these coupons from participating companies' holiday lodges and use them for discounts. One thousand won discount vouchers for performance art events will also be distributed starting from the 1st. These vouchers can be redeemed online or in-person at designated venues for free admission to cultural sites.

The holiday period (September 24th to 27th) will see the suspension of highway tolls and free admission to national treasures, national modern art museums, and national nature rest areas. The plan also includes support for low-income and vulnerable groups, with financial policies for youth and rural residents. The government will supply 4.8 trillion won in financial support for the working and vulnerable classes and temporarily lower the interest rate for 'interest-free repayment of loans' to 9-10% in October.

Financial assistance will also be provided to small and medium-sized enterprises, with loan and guarantee funds totaling 43.4 trillion won. For farmers and fishers affected by typhoons and floods, disaster relief funds will be paid out before the holiday season. Government officials stated that the benefits of this year's holiday welfare plan will be felt by all citizens nationwide, with government agencies and local governments working together 24/7 to monitor and implement the plan.