Event hosted by Busan Economic Promotion Agency and Busan Merchants Federation

Covers traditional markets, adjacent shopping streets and alley-type commercial districts

A promotional poster for the 2026 Busan traditional market Onuri gift voucher rebate event [Provided by Busan city government]
A promotional poster for the 2026 Busan traditional market Onuri gift voucher rebate event [Provided by Busan city government]

Busan city announced Tuesday that a three-day Onuri gift voucher rebate event will be held Thursday through Saturday to ease the financial burden on shoppers and boost spending at traditional markets and local commercial districts.

Hosted by the Busan Economic Promotion Agency and the Busan Merchants Federation, the event will involve 107 traditional markets, adjacent shopping streets and alley-type commercial districts across the city. The number of participating markets has been expanded from the first round held ahead of chuseok in September, allowing more residents to receive rebates close to where they live.

During the event, shoppers who spend 40,000 won ($30) or more at a participating store will receive a 10,000 won Onuri gift voucher on the spot, while those spending 70,000 won or more will receive 20,000 won. The rebate cap is 20,000 won per person for the entire event period.

Receipts from multiple participating stores within the same market can be combined, and purchases made at different stores or on different days are eligible as long as the combined total meets the rebate threshold. However, receipts from different markets cannot be combined. Shoppers wishing to claim a rebate should bring their card sales slip or cash receipt to the designated rebate booth at the market where they made their purchase.

Eligible stores are retail, wholesale and restaurant businesses that can issue card sales slips or cash receipts. Rebates apply to a wide range of products and food items and are not limited to agricultural, livestock or fishery goods. Excluded from the program are healthcare businesses such as clinics and pharmacies, service businesses including karaoke venues and real estate agencies, and entertainment, gaming and gambling establishments.

A total of 87 rebate booths will be set up across the 107 participating markets, operating from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Some markets, taking into account their opening hours and commercial characteristics, will operate from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. or from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.


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