Your Guide to Savings This Chuseok Holiday!
Get ready for Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) with a rundown of all the discounts and deals available during the holiday!
As the Chuseok holiday approaches, many people are planning trips home, vacations, and family gatherings. While expenses tend to increase during this festive season, you can save a considerable amount by taking advantage of the Chuseok discounts offered by the government and local authorities. Based on the 2025 Chuseok Public Livelihood Stabilization Measures announced by the Ministry of Economy and Finance, here’s a comprehensive guide to the various discounts and benefits you can enjoy during the holiday period.
Toll Exemption on Expressways — October 4th to 7th
One of the most welcome news for the Chuseok holiday! For four days, from October 4th (Saturday) to 7th (Tuesday), all expressway tolls nationwide will be waived. Simply pass through the toll gates without paying, whether you're heading home or returning. If you're planning to visit family or relatives or take a domestic trip, this can significantly reduce your transportation costs.
Free Admission to National Museums and Art Galleries
Enjoy some culture during the holiday. National heritage sites (palaces, royal tombs, and historical sites) will be open for free from October 3rd to 9th, and national art galleries will be free from October 5th to 8th. This is a perfect opportunity to experience traditional culture and art up close with your children.
Great Deals on Holiday Shopping — Up to 50% Off on Festive Goods and Seafood
If you're planning to buy fruits, Korean beef (Hanwoo), or fish for the holiday preparations, be sure to take advantage of these deals.
✅ Festive Gift Sets: Apples, pears, Hanwoo sets, etc., will be discounted by up to 50% at traditional markets, both online and offline.
✅ Major Seafood: Pollack, mackerel, seaweed, and other items for ancestral rites will also be discounted by up to 50%, combining a 20% government discount with a 30% local government discount.
Before visiting the market or a large supermarket, check the discounted items in advance to prepare your holiday meals economically.
KTX · SRT Discount for Reverse Migration & Up to 60% Discount on Tourist Attractions
Train Fare Discount: From October 2nd to 12th, KTX · SRT tickets for reverse migration (traveling from major cities to smaller towns) will be discounted by 30-40%, and a fixed-price discount for four people will also be applied (excluding Chuseok day itself).
Tourist Attraction Discount: From October 2nd to 9th, you can receive an instant discount of up to 60% on admission fees to local tourist attractions by presenting a receipt from a highway rest area.
This is essential Chuseok holiday information to remember if you're planning not only a long trip home but also a trip to nearby attractions.
Increased Discount Rate for Local Currency Gift Certificates
Policies to boost the local economy are also being strengthened for Chuseok.
Discounts will be increased to 10% in the Seoul metropolitan area, 13% in non-metropolitan areas, and 15% in areas with declining populations.
Special disaster areas can receive an additional 5% discount.
You can significantly reduce holiday expenses by purchasing ritual supplies or daily necessities with local currency gift certificates.
Accommodation Coupons for Special Disaster Areas & Discounts on Public Delivery Apps
Accommodation Coupons: When purchasing accommodation products in special disaster areas affected by wildfires and heavy rains, receive a ₩50,000 discount on purchases of ₩70,000 or more, and a ₩30,000 discount on purchases less than ₩70,000.
Public Delivery App Discount Coupons: Starting October 1st, a ₩5,000 discount coupon will be issued for immediate use on orders of ₩20,000 or more (one per person).
Free Video Call Support
Free video call services will be provided from October 3rd to 9th so that you can make video calls to distant family members without worrying about data charges. You'll be able to share warm greetings with relatives you can't visit in person.
This year's Chuseok holiday information covers a wide range of areas, from saving on transportation costs to enjoying cultural activities, shopping, travel, and communications. In particular, if you familiarize yourself with and utilize the Chuseok discount information in advance, you can have a rich and economical holiday with your family.
With expenses increasing during the holiday season, take advantage of these Chuseok holiday benefits to have an economical and enjoyable time!
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