Traditional markets in Seoul cut prices to help families prep for Chuseok

Seoul is cutting prices by up to 30 percent at 61 traditional open-air markets and neighborhood shopping districts ahead of Chuseok. The Seoul Metropolitan Government said the promotion includes discounts, cash-back offers in Onnuri gift certificates, and family street events. It also plans temporary parking allowances, safety inspections, and additional refunds at seafood and agricultural markets.

At 42 of the 61 markets, shoppers can receive up to 30 percent of their purchase price back in Onnuri gift certificates.

Some participating markets offer a 10,000-won Onnuri gift certificate for purchases of 50,000 won or more, while others use different thresholds and limits.

Seoul will join the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs from Sept. 16-20 to offer refunds of up to 30 percent at participating seafood and agricultural markets.

The city is conducting electrical, gas and fire-safety inspections at 254 traditional markets through Friday and plans to deploy support personnel during expected crowd periods.

Seventy-three traditional markets will also have temporary parking allowances through Sept. 27, up from 71 during the Lunar New Year holiday.

Published Sep 8, 2026 1:21 pm KST

Fresh meat products are displayed for sale under red lights at a traditional market in central Seoul, Sept. 1. Yonhap

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 other goods at participating markets.

At 42 of the 61 markets, shoppers can also receive up to 30 percent of their purchase price back in Onnuri gift certificates, potentially bringing combined discounts and refunds close to 60 percent depending on the market and purchase.

For example, some participating markets offer a 10,000-won ($7) Onnuri gift certificate for purchases of 50,000 won or more, while others have different thresholds and limits.

The city also plans to issue Seoul Love Gift Certificates for Chuseok, with details on timing, scale and purchasing methods to be announced later.

The promotions are paired with traditional holiday activities, including traditional Korean games, half-moon-shaped rice cake-making, raffles and performances.

Dogok Market in Gangnam District will hold traditional games, while Gopundari Traditional Market in Gangdong District will host a customer talent show and Hwagok Jungang Market in Gangseo District will offer a dumpling-making activity.

Daemyung Yeoulbit Street in Geumcheon District will feature a classical performance, rice cake-making and face-painting, while Tongin Market in Jongno District will hold a raffle offering prizes including Onnuri gift certificates.

The city said 73 traditional markets will also have temporary parking allowances through Sept. 27, up from 71 during the Lunar New Year holiday, although operating periods and hours vary by market.

From Sept. 16-20, the city will join the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs in offering refunds of up to 30 percent through Onnuri gift certificates at participating seafood and agricultural markets.

The city is also conducting electrical, gas and fire-safety inspections at 254 traditional markets through Friday and plans to deploy support personnel during periods when crowds are expected.

“We organized this event to ease the financial burden for citizens shopping ahead of Chuseok, while injecting much-needed vitality into traditional markets and neighborhood businesses,” said Park Kyung-hwan, head of the Seoul Metropolitan Government's Bureau of Living Economy and Labor.

“We hope families visit their local traditional markets to pick up fresh holiday essentials at affordable prices and enjoy the festive atmosphere together.”

This article was published with the assistance of generative AI and edited by The Korea Times.

首尔市政府在中秋节前夕，将在61个传统露天市场和社区商业区推出高达30%的降价活动。首尔市政府表示，此次促销活动包括折扣、返现至“御膳房”礼券以及家庭街活动。此外，市政府还计划提供临时停车补贴、加强安全检查，并在海鲜市场和农产品市场提供额外退款。

在 61 个市场中的 42 个市场，购物者可以获得高达 30% 的购买价格返还，以 Onnuri 礼品券的形式发放。

部分参与活动的市场对消费满 50,000 韩元或以上的顾客提供价值 10,000 韩元的 Onnuri 礼品券，而其他市场则采用不同的门槛和限额。

首尔将于9月16日至20日与海洋水产部和农林畜产食品部合作，在参与活动的海鲜和农产品市场提供最高30%的退款。

该市将于周五前对 254 个传统市场进行电气、燃气和消防安全检查，并计划在预计人流高峰期部署支援人员。

截至9月27日，73个传统市场也将获得临时停车许可，高于农历新年假期期间的71个。

发布于2026年9月8日下午1:21（韩国标准时间）

9月1日，首尔市中心一家传统市场，新鲜肉类产品在红灯下陈列待售。（韩联社）

在韩国最重要的秋季节日——中秋节到来之际，首尔在 61 个传统露天市场和社区购物区将价格下调高达 30%，同时还将推出节日折扣、现金返还优惠和家庭街头活动。

首尔市政府周二表示，中秋节特别促销活动将在参与活动的市场提供节日食品、农产品、海鲜和其他商品的折扣。

在 61 个市场中的 42 个市场，购物者还可以获得高达 30% 的购买价格返还至 Onnuri 礼品券，根据市场和购买情况的不同，折扣和退款总额可能接近 60%。

例如，一些参与活动的市场会为消费满 50,000 韩元或以上的顾客提供价值 10,000 韩元（7 美元）的 Onnuri 礼品券，而其他市场则有不同的门槛和限制。

该市还计划在中秋节期间发行“首尔之爱”礼券，具体时间、规模和购买方式等细节将稍后公布。

促销活动与传统节日活动相结合，包括韩国传统游戏、制作月牙形年糕、抽奖和表演。

江南区的道谷市场将举办传统游戏，江东区的戈蓬达里传统市场将举办顾客才艺表演，江西区的花谷中央市场将提供包饺子活动。

衿川区的大明烈比特街将举办古典表演、年糕制作和脸部彩绘活动，而钟路区的通仁市场将举行抽奖活动，奖品包括御膳礼券。

该市表示，截至9月27日，将有73个传统市场获得临时停车许可，高于农历新年假期期间的71个，但各市场的营业时间和营业时长有所不同。

从 9 月 16 日至 20 日，该市将与海洋水产省和农林畜产食品省合作，在参与活动的海鲜和农产品市场通过 Onnuri 礼品券提供最高 30% 的退款。

该市还将于周五前对 254 个传统市场进行电气、燃气和消防安全检查，并计划在预计人流密集的时段部署支援人员。

“我们举办此次活动是为了减轻市民在中秋节前购物的经济负担，同时为传统市场和社区企业注入急需的活力，”首尔市政府生活经济劳动局局长朴京焕表示。

“我们希望家家户户都能去当地的传统市场逛逛，以实惠的价格买到新鲜的节日必需品，一起享受节日气氛。”

本文由生成式人工智能协助发布，并由《韩国时报》编辑。