₩6,000 Off Movies, ₩10,000 Off Performances! Government 'Consumption Discount Coupons' Usage Guide (First-come, Target, Frequency)
Separate from the 'Livelihood Recovery Support Fund' of ₩150,000 to ₩250,000 per person, 'Consumption Discount Coupons' will soon be released to enrich our cultural and leisure lives! The government announced that it will provide discount coupons totaling ₩77.8 billion to promote consumption in 5 major areas: movies, exhibitions, performances, accommodations, and sports. However, these coupons are limited by budget and will be **depleted on a first-come, first-served basis**. Since the discount amounts, usage frequencies, and methods vary for each category, it's easy to miss out on benefits if you don't know them in advance. Here's a complete guide on how to make 200% use of these 'sweet benefits'.
How Much and How Many Times Can You Get Discount Coupons by Category?
These discount coupons are applied by using a 'pop-up' coupon that appears when making a payment on government-selected reservation apps or ticket booking sites. Detailed information by category is as follows:
🎬 Movies
- Discount Amount: ₩6,000 per person
- Usage Frequency: Up to 4 times per person (integrated across all movie theaters including CGV, Lotte Cinema, Megabox)
- Total Quantity: 4.5 million tickets
- One-liner Summary: If you and a friend use coupons separately when watching a movie together, you can get a total discount of ₩12,000!
🎨 Art Exhibitions
- Discount Amount: ₩3,000 per person
- Usage Frequency: Up to 5 times per person
- Total Quantity: 1.6 million tickets
- ⚠️ Important!: To receive all 5 discounts, you must use **5 different booking sites**. (e.g., 1 time on Interpark, 1 time on Yes24, 1 time on Naver Reservation, etc.)
🎭 Performing Arts
- Discount Amount: ₩10,000 per person
- Usage Frequency: Up to 5 times per person (same as art exhibitions, use on 5 different booking sites)
- Total Quantity: 500,000 tickets
- ⚠️ Important!: **Popular music concerts such as idol concerts and popular dance performances are excluded**. (Plays, musicals, classical music, traditional Korean music, etc. are eligible)
🏨 Accommodations
- Discount Amount: ₩30,000 per night (However, ₩20,000 discount if accommodation fee is less than ₩70,000)
- Usage Frequency: Limited to 1 time per person
- Total Quantity: 500,000 tickets
- ⚠️ Important!: Can only be used for booking domestic accommodation facilities.
⚽ Sports Facilities
- Target: Limited to **basic pension recipients aged 65 or older**
- Discount Amount: Up to ₩50,000 per person
- Total Quantity: 700,000 tickets
So, When Can I Start Using Them? (Estimated Time and Method)
The most important payment time is still **undecided**. The government plans to **submit the supplementary budget bill, including this content, to the National Assembly on the 23rd**, and it will be implemented after parliamentary approval and selection of specific affiliated sites. The media expects it to start sequentially **after mid-July** at the earliest. The coupon usage period is currently being discussed to be 3 months or until the end of the year.
First-come, First-served Discount Coupons, Know in Advance and Get Them!
These consumption discount coupons are a policy aimed at easing household burdens in an era of high prices, along with the 'Livelihood Recovery Support Fund', and revitalizing the stagnant culture and leisure industries. All coupons will **end early if the budget is depleted on a first-come, first-served basis**, so it is wise to plan ahead.
- What do you think of the government's plan to provide consumption discount coupons? Which area of discount do you like the most?
- If you receive a movie discount coupon, what movie do you want to watch first?
- Do you think these cultural and leisure discount coupons will be of practical help in boosting domestic consumption? Please share your opinion!
Once the government's official announcement is made, we will summarize it again with more detailed information!
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