By Kim Se-jeong
The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) rallied local businesses to roll out a special summer sale to attract tourists to the capital.
The Seoul Summer Sale runs for the entire month of July. More than 1,450 local businesses, ranging from department stores to restaurants, shopping malls, banks and hospitals, will take part.
Participating department stores include Lotte, Hyundai, Galleria and Shinsegae. Cosmetic stores The Face Shop and Etude will also join the sales event.
Konkuk University Medical Center, Soonchunhyang University Hospital and Severance Hospital are among 16 medical centers offering discounts to international travelers seeking treatment or checkups.
Woori, Shinhan and KEB banks will offer special exchange rates during this period, and travelers will also have cheaper transportation fees.
"The city hopes the sale will give shoppers the opportunity to buy quality products and services at an affordable price, and business owners the opportunity to boost profits," SMG announced.
The city has appointed idol group Super Junior as its publicity ambassador, appearing on posters designed to promote the initiative.
The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) rallied local businesses to roll out a special summer sale to attract tourists to the capital.
The Seoul Summer Sale runs for the entire month of July. More than 1,450 local businesses, ranging from department stores to restaurants, shopping malls, banks and hospitals, will take part.
Participating department stores include Lotte, Hyundai, Galleria and Shinsegae. Cosmetic stores The Face Shop and Etude will also join the sales event.
Konkuk University Medical Center, Soonchunhyang University Hospital and Severance Hospital are among 16 medical centers offering discounts to international travelers seeking treatment or checkups.
Woori, Shinhan and KEB banks will offer special exchange rates during this period, and travelers will also have cheaper transportation fees.
"The city hopes the sale will give shoppers the opportunity to buy quality products and services at an affordable price, and business owners the opportunity to boost profits," SMG announced.
The city has appointed idol group Super Junior as its publicity ambassador, appearing on posters designed to promote the initiative.
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