Gwanak-gu Expands the "Gwanaksan Samsepan Wish Challenge" Event

Monthly Participation Limit Doubled to 400 Participants
Maximum Benefit of 50,000 Won in Gift Certificates

Gwanak-gu, Seoul (headed by District Mayor Park Junhee), will expand both the number of participants and the scale of benefits for the “Gwanaksan Samsepan Wish Challenge” payback event that began in June, starting from August.

This event, inspired by the saying “Your wish will come true if you climb Gwanaksan three times,” exceeded the monthly participant limit of 200 people within just one week in June, the first month of its implementation, and within only four days in July. In response to increasing demand and to further revitalize local small businesses, the district will increase its budget and expand benefits beginning in August.

Gwanaksan Samsepan Wish Challenge Payback Event Certification Location. Provided by Gwanak District.

From August to November, the monthly participation limit will be raised from 200 to 400 people. The number of recipients eligible for the “completion bonus,” given to those who finish three rounds of participation, will increase from 300 to 450.

The participation method remains the same as before. Participants need to visit the summit of Yeonjudae on Gwanaksan or a designated photo zone to take a verification photo, then submit a receipt for spending at least 10,000 won at a small business in Gwanak-gu. Each submission is rewarded with a Seoul Sarang Gift Certificate worth 10,000 won. However, to protect local small businesses, receipts from large supermarkets, corporate-run franchise stores, or super supermarkets (SSM) are not accepted.

Verification locations include the summit of Yeonjudae on Gwanaksan, Byeolbitnaerimcheon (across from Culture Platform S1472), Namhyeon Art Garden, or Moraenae Park. To receive the completion bonus, participants must include at least one verification at the Yeonjudae summit among their three participations.

Participants can scan the QR code installed at each site or search for “Gwanaksan Wish Challenge” to access the dedicated webpage and submit their photos and receipts. The district stated that it manages duplicate or fraudulent entries using an AI-based verification system.

Participation is limited to once per month and a maximum of three times per person during the entire event period. Those who complete three participations are eligible for an additional bonus worth 20,000 won, making the maximum individual benefit 50,000 won. Additionally, the district is running various programs for visitors, including a Gwanaksan hiking verification discount event, the issuance of Gwanak Sarang Gift Certificates, and the installation of the Hydrangea Garden and photo zones.

District Mayor Park Junhee stated, “Thanks to the support of residents and visitors, we have expanded the scale of this event. I hope this challenge will become a program that brings enjoyment to visitors and increased sales to local merchants. We will continue to develop unique content exclusive to Gwanak-gu and strive to revitalize the local economy and small business neighborhoods.”

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