My husband received a 300,000 won national tourism gift certificate from the company. It’s not a department store gift certificate or a cultural gift certificate, it’s the first time I’ve seen it, so I wondered where to use it. Let’s organize everything about national tourism gift certificates, such as where to use them, how to purchase them, and what types.
What is a National Tourism Gift Certificate?
It is a highly reliable gift certificate sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, supervised by the Korea Tourism Association, and sold by banks.
It is a comprehensive gift certificate that can be used at more than 14,000 member stores nationwide, including shopping, dining, leisure, and tourism, and is very convenient as it can be used in a variety of places. 국민관광상품권 사용처
100,000 won National Tourism Gift Certificate 좋은뉴스
Where to use the national tourism voucher
Usage is largely divided into shopping, lodging, travel, eating out, golf courses, ski resorts, and theme parks. (as of July 2022)
1. Shopping
– Department store
Lotte Department Store, Shinsegae Department Store, Hyundai Department Store, Galleria Department Store, NC Department Store, AK PLAZA, HDC I’Park Mall, Happy Department Store, Say Department Store, Daegu Department Store, Donga Department Store, Daedong Department Store, D Cube Department Store, etc.
– outlet
Starfield (excluding COEX branch), Lotte Outlet, Lotte Premium Outlet, Hyundai Premium Outlet, Hyundai City Outlet, New Core Outlet, 2001 Outlet, Save Zone, ENTER-6, W-MALL, Mario Outlet, Moda Outlet, etc.
– Discount Mart
E-Mart, E-Mart Traders, Lotte Mart, Lotte Super, Kim’s Club (E-Land), Mega Mart, Highway Mart, H-mart, Style Market, Star Super (Dogok), SSG Food Market, etc.
– Duty Free Shop
Lotte Duty Free Shop, Shilla Duty Free Shop, Shinsegae Duty Free Shop, Donghwa Duty Free Shop, Shilla I-Park Duty Free Shop, Hyundai Department Store Duty Free Shop, Hyundai Duty Free Shop, Grand Duty Free Shop, Gyeongbokgung Duty Free Shop, Encore Duty Free Shop, Busan Duty Free Shop, JDC Jeju Duty Free Shop, etc. (available at all duty free shops in Incheon Airport) )
2. Accommodation
– hotel
Lotte, Shilla, Chosun, Walkerhill, Intercontinental, Seoul Hilton, Hyatt Seoul, Banyan Tree, Four Seasons, Park Hyatt Seoul, Sofitel Ambassador Seoul, The Plaza, JW Marriott Seoul, Paradise City, Shilla Stay, Nest, Novotel Ambassador Suwon, Kangwon Land Hotel, St. John’s, Seamark, Maremons, Ramada Plaza Cheongju, Inter-Burgo, Signiel, Paradise Busan, Gyeongju Hilton, Geoje Samsung, Hotel Tirol, Sono Calm Yeosu, Hyundai Mokpo, Suite Jeju, Podo Hotel, Haevichi Hotel And Resort, etc.
– Condo/pension
Sono, Hanwha, Yongpyong, Kensington, Kumho, Resom, Lotte, Sol Beach, Elysian Gangchon, High1, Alpensia, Oak Valley, Welli Hilly, Phoenix Pyeongchang, O2, Benikea Mountain and the Sea, Cheongpung, Chungjuho, Beach Palace, Mauna Ocean , Blue One Resort, etc.
3. Travel
Hana Tour National Agency, Mode Tour National Agency, Yellow Balloon Travel Agency, Redcap Tour, Lotte Tour, Lotte JTB, Mac Travel Agency, Treasure Island Tour, Travel Doctor, Onnuri Tour, Online Tour, Web Tour, Interpark Travel, Free Tour, Very Nice Travel, Korail Tourism Development, Club Med, Tour 2000, How Trip, Hanjin Tour, Beautiful Jeju Tour, Happy Jeju Tour, Coupon Tree Tour, etc.
4. Eating out
VIPS, Outback Steakhouse, Ashley, Jayeon Byeolgok, Rimini, T.G.I. Friday’s, Mad for Garlic, Bulgogi Brasserie, Pulipchae, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Sapporo, Artisee, etc.
4. Golf course
Sky72, Geumgang, Konjiam, Namchon, New Seoul, Rexfield, Midas, Montbert, Bear Creek, Blue Heron, BI Vista, Adonis, Wellington, Haslana Inbridge, Winchester, Eunhwasam, East Valley, Freedom, Ladena, Century 21, Players, Gangchon, Oak Valley, Sagewood Hongcheon, Yongpyong, Jade Palace, Emerson, Cheonryong, Skyhill Buyeo, Haeundae, Bora, Bomun, Blue One The Ones, Hugreen, A1, Muju Deogyusan, Seungju, Acro, Sky Hill Jeju, Elysian Jeju, Jungmun Beach, Castlex Jeju, Club Nine Bridges, etc.
5. Ski resort
Yongpyong, Vivaldi Park, High1, Phoenix Pyeongchang, Welli Hilli Park, Elysian Gangchon, Snow Park (Oak Valley), Bear Town, Yangji Pine, Muju Deogyusan Resort, etc.
6. Theme Park
Everland, Lotte World, Seoul Land, E-World, Ocean Adventure, Seoul Sky, Lotte World Aquarium, 63 Square, Korean Folk Village, Nami Island, Gangwon Land, Caribbean Bay, Ocean World, Ocean Play, Icheon Termeden, Spa Plus, Asan Spavis, Gimhae Lotte Water Park, Uljin Cable Car, etc.
From February 2017, Homeplus, Homeplus 365, and Homeplus Express cannot be used due to the termination of membership.
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Overcoming COVID-19 National Tourism Gift Certificate
Gift certificates that have expired can be extended and used until December 31, 2025 without exchange.
It can be used in industries that fall under 2, 3, 4, and 6 of the above, such as restaurants, travel agencies, hotels, condos, and theme parks.
Not available for shopping, golf courses, and other non-tourist businesses
Where to buy and sell national tourism vouchers
– Buy offline
You can purchase it at Hana Bank, IBK Industrial Bank, and Kwangju Bank nationwide. You must bring your ID when purchasing, and the stock of ticket types may vary by branch.
– buy online
National Tourism Gift Certificates can be purchased on the official website, and free shipping for purchases of 500,000 won or more is safely delivered through securities companies.
Online purchase of national tourism voucher: https://www.koreatravels.com:5003/purchase/purchase_buy01.asp
Cash receipt cannot be issued at the time of purchase (can be issued at the place of use)
Validity period is 5 years from the date of issue
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Types of National Tourism Gift Certificates
There are six types: 5,000 won, 10,000 won, 50,000 won, 100,000 won, 300,000 won, and 500,000 won.
All are paper gift certificates and online gift certificates are not issued.
When more than 60% of the issued amount (80% of 10,000 won bills) is used, the balance is refunded in cash
National Tourism Gift Certificate Online
Gift certificates can also be converted into S-money used at Interpark, an internet shopping mall.
After logging in to Interpark, fill out and print the claim form on My Page and visit Hana Bank to submit it. Please note that it will take 2-3 days to convert to S-Money once submitted.