Half-Price Travel: How to Apply, Application Periods and Refund Conditions by Region (Fall 2026)
It's a program that gives you back half your travel costs in local currency vouchers. You must apply before you leave.
Of the travel costs you spend in the region, you get back half in local currency vouchers. Applying before you leave is required, and application periods differ by region.
- Refund
- 50% of what you spend · local currency vouchers
- Apply
- Must apply before your trip
- Open now
- Taean · Andong · Namhae · Goheung · Yeongwol
- Checked on
- 2026.09.30
How to apply
- Apply in advance within the application period, with the required documents
- Once approved, travel and pay with local currency vouchers
- After your trip, apply for settlement with proof within the set period
Application periods by region
| Region | Travel period | Refund limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taean | 10.12 – 11.08 | 100,000 KRW per 1 person · 200,000 KRW per group | Open |
| Andong | 10.15 – 11.30 | 100,000 KRW per 1 person · 200,000 KRW per group | Opening soon (from 10.12) |
| Namhae | 10.01 – 10.31 | 100,000 KRW per 1 person · 200,000 KRW per group | Closed |
| Goheung | 09.01 – 10.31 | 100,000 KRW per 1 person · 200,000 KRW per group | Closed |
| Yeongwol | 09.18 – 10.18 | 100,000 KRW per 1 person · 200,000 KRW per group | Closed |
| Hadong | 04.01 – 07.29 | 100,000 KRW per 1 person · 200,000 KRW per group | Ended |
Conditions by region
Korea Half-Price Travel · Taean, Round 2
Taean-gun gives you back half of what you spend in local currency vouchers
- You need to apply and get approved before your trip
- Tourist spending only counts if paid with the mobile Taean Love Gift Voucher (chak app) · cards are OK for lodging only
- You need to spend at least 100,000 KRW in total, at 2 or more participating merchants
- Residents of areas next to your home address can't apply
Korea Half-Price Travel · Andong, Round 2
Andong-si gives you back half of what you spend in local currency vouchers
- You need to apply and get approved before your trip
- You need to pay with the mobile Andong Love Gift Voucher (chak app) · cards are OK for lodging only
- You need to visit 1 tourist spots and verify with photos
- You need to apply for settlement within 14 days after your trip ends
Korea Half-Price Travel · Namhae, Round 4
Namhae-gun gives you back half of what you spend in local currency vouchers
- Round 4 applications closed on September 28
Korea Half-Price Travel · Goheung, Round 4
Goheung-gun gives you back half of what you spend in local currency vouchers
- Round 4 applications closed on August 28
Korea Half-Price Travel · Yeongwol, Round 5
Yeongwol-gun gives you back half of what you spend in local currency vouchers
- Round 5 applications closed on September 16
FAQ
Can I apply after my trip?
No. To get a refund with Half-Price Travel, you need to apply and get approved before you leave.
Is the money paid back in cash?
No. You get it back in that region's local currency vouchers (mobile gift vouchers, etc.).
- Korea Gusuk Gusuk Half-Price Travel info and local government notices · Checked 2026.09.30
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