{
  "id": 6235901,
  "title": "Traditional markets in Seoul cut prices to help families prep for Chuseok",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/traditional-markets-in-seoul-cut-prices-to-help-families-prep-for-6235901",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-08T04:57:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260908/traditional-markets-in-seoul-cut-prices-to-help-families-prep-for-chuseok"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As Korea prepares for the major autumn holiday of Chuseok, Seoul is implementing a range of discounts and incentives to help families save money while shopping. The Seoul Metropolitan Government has announced that 61 traditional open-air markets and neighborhood shopping districts will be cutting prices by up to 30 percent on holiday foods, agricultural products, seafood and other goods. This special promotion, which will run ahead of Chuseok, aims to make holiday shopping more affordable for residents.\n\nAt 42 of these markets, shoppers can also receive a refund of up to 30 percent on their purchases in the form of Onnuri gift certificates. Depending on the market and the amount spent, this could potentially bring combined discounts and refunds close to 60 percent. For instance, some participating markets are offering a 10,000-won ($7) Onnuri gift certificate for purchases of 50,000 won or more, although thresholds and limits vary from one market to another.\n\nIn addition to the price cuts and gift certificates, the city plans to distribute Seoul Love Gift Certificates for Chuseok. However, the timing, scale, and purchasing methods for these certificates have not been finalized and will be announced at a later date. To complement the shopping discounts, the government is also organizing traditional Chuseok activities such as Korean games and family events in various locations across the city.",
  "summary": "Ahead of Chuseok — Korea’s major autumn holiday — Seoul is cutting prices by up to 30 percent at 61 traditional open-air markets and neighborhood shopping districts, pairing holiday discounts with cash-back offers and family street events. The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Tuesday that its Chuseok special promotion will offer discounts on holiday foods, agricultural products, seafood and…",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Traditional markets in Seoul cut prices to help families prep for Chuseok",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/traditional-markets-in-seoul-cut-prices-to-help-families-prep-for",
        "published": "2026-09-08T04:27:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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