During this year’s Lunar New Year holiday, customers returning home using KTX and SRT will receive up to a 40% discount on fares. The government and the People’s Power Party agreed on this measure during their meeting today (9th).
From the 27th to the 31st, there will be a 30-40% discount event for KTX and SRT reverse trips. Additionally, the supply of 16 key holiday products, such as cabbage, radish, apples, and pears, will be increased by 1.6 times compared to normal times.
A fund of 5 billion KRW will be provided to traditional market merchants for purchasing holiday products. Moreover, an all-time high of 5.5 trillion KRW worth of Onnuri gift certificates will be issued, with the discount rate increased to 15%, along with refund events.
Furthermore, monthly transportation expenses of 70,000 KRW will be paid in advance to 13,000 low-income and severely disabled workers. Domestic travel expenses totaling 400,000 KRW will be provided to 150,000 small business employees. Lastly, 1 million new discount coupons for accommodation outside the metropolitan area, offering up to 30,000 KRW off, will be distributed.