Get 2,000 Won Back on Purchases Over 10,000 Won... Essential Tips for Office Workers to Save on Meals [The Essentials of Benefits]

2,000 Won Discount at Affordable Price Stores

Check Local Gift Certificates and Public Delivery Apps Too

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#Ms. A, an office worker in her 20s working in Seoul, always checks the prices first when choosing her lunch menu. This is because a single meal near her workplace easily exceeds 10,000 won. Ms. A decided to look for ways to reduce her dining expenses.

Image of a restaurant district in Seoul to aid understanding of the article. The Asia Business Daily DB

With dining-out costs on the rise, more consumers are seeking everyday discounts. According to the Ministry of Data and Statistics’ May 2026 consumer price trends, the Consumer Price Index rose by 3.1% year-on-year last month. The living necessities price index also increased by 3.3%. As price pressures remain high on items such as food and lodging—categories with a high perceived impact—there is growing interest in ways to save on lunch and dinner dining expenses.

One option worth checking is the ‘Good Price Store’ program. Good Price Stores are model businesses designated and operated jointly by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety and local governments to help stabilize prices. These businesses are selected based on a comprehensive assessment of price, hygiene, cleanliness, and service, offering quality services at lower prices than in surrounding commercial areas. Not only restaurants but also essential service businesses such as hair salons, laundries, and bathhouses may be included.

Local Governments Also Expanding Good Price Stores

Recently, local governments have been working to expand the number of Good Price Stores as a measure to counter high inflation. The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced that it will increase the number of newly designated Good Price Stores to support the stabilization of everyday living costs. As of the end of May, there were 2,025 Good Price Stores in Seoul, including restaurants, hair salons, and laundries.

Gyeongnam Province is also expanding Good Price Stores from mainly restaurants to more lifestyle service businesses. The province set a goal to designate 894 Good Price Stores across 18 cities and counties this year, and as of the end of May, 868 stores had been designated. Of these, 713 are food service businesses, while 155 are non-food service businesses such as hair salons and laundries.

Once designated as a Good Price Store, businesses can receive support for operational necessities such as public utility fees, pay-per-bag trash bags, and hygiene supplies. Consumers can find relatively affordable restaurants and essential service businesses, while the businesses themselves benefit from promotional and operational support, making this a practical policy for stabilizing local prices.

Get a 2,000 Won Benefit When Spending Over 10,000 Won

Image related to the Good Price Stores for better understanding of the article. Suwon City

One of the main benefits of using Good Price Stores is the credit card company perks. When spending over 10,000 won with a card at a Good Price Store, you can receive a 2,000 won discount or rebate, depending on the card company’s terms. If your lunch, cafe, hair salon, or laundry bill exceeds 10,000 won, it is worth checking if the business is a Good Price Store.

However, the way the benefit is provided may vary by card company. Depending on the issuer, the benefit may be offered as a direct discount, cashback, or reward points, and some companies require prior registration or coupon downloads. The participating cards, number of eligible transactions per month, and applicable period may also differ, so it is best to check the card company’s guidance before use.

You can search for Good Price Stores by region on the official website. By selecting your residential or workplace area, you can check which restaurants, cafes, hair salons, and laundries qualify as Good Price Stores. Alternatively, you can search for ‘Good Price Store’ on mapping apps such as Naver Map, Kakao Map, or T Map, or look for the Good Price Store sign posted at the entrance of participating businesses.

Check Local Gift Certificates and Delivery App Benefits

If you want to reduce dining expenses, it is worth exploring not only the card benefits at Good Price Stores but also local discount options. A representative example is local gift certificates. The discount rates, purchase limits, and eligible businesses for local gift certificates vary by local government, but they can be used at certain restaurants, cafes, traditional markets, and essential service businesses, making them a useful way to save on dining costs.

If you frequently order food delivery, it is also worth checking out public delivery apps or delivery platforms affiliated with local governments. Notably, Gyeonggi Province’s public delivery app “Baedal Teukgeup” and Seoul’s public delivery service “Seoul Delivery+ Ttaenggyeoyo” are available. These apps offer local currency payments, coupons based on order amount, and discounts for takeout orders, running various regional events to help reduce delivery and dining-out expenses.

For example, the Seoul Metropolitan Government ran a promotion on “Seoul Delivery+ Ttaenggyeoyo,” offering a 5,000 won discount coupon to customers who ordered over 20,000 won using Seoul Sarang Gift Certificates or other local currencies. In addition, until June 30, customers who place takeout orders of 20,000 won or more every Monday and Tuesday receive a 3,000 won discount coupon. Gyeonggi Province’s public delivery app “Baedal Teukgeup” promotes itself as a delivery platform where you can use Gyeonggi local currency online, combining local currency payments with in-app discount coupons.

However, local gift certificate and delivery app benefits differ by region and period. The discount rate, purchase limit, coupon issuance method, minimum order amount, and first-come, first-served policies may all vary, and the benefits may end early if the allocated budget runs out. Therefore, before using such services, it is safest to check your local gift certificate app, public delivery app event page, or local government announcements.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.