# South Korean Chuseok economic and safety support measures

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/south-korean-chuseok-economic-support-measures
> Updated: 2026-09-07T23:55:51.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 4.

The South Korean government and local authorities have introduced various economic measures to support citizens and stabilize prices during the Chuseok holiday period. At the national level, President Lee Jae-myung addressed economic challenges posed by rising interest rates, emphasizing fiscal policies to protect vulnerable populations. The central government approved a livelihood stability plan that includes supplying 183,000 tons of seasonal goods with discounts of up to 50%, waiving highway tolls, and reducing KTX train fares by 10%. Additionally, the government is providing 43.4 trillion won in holiday-related loans and increasing policy finance for youth and vulnerable groups.

In Jeju Province, local stimulus measures include the Hometown Love Donation Program, which offers discounted gift sets of local products and tax deductions for donors. The province is also increasing the monthly cashback limit for the local currency, Tamnaneunjeon, from 700,000 KRW to 1,000,000 KRW. In Seoul, authorities are expanding support to include safety and convenience measures. The Seoul Facilities Corporation announced that 61 public parking lots will be free to use from September 24 to 27. In Nowon-gu, a 24-hour emergency situation room will operate for six days to monitor construction sites, multi-use facilities, and food safety.

Municipalities are further expanding safety and traffic management. Cheonan City will operate a general situation room from September 24 to 27, deploying 163 employees to manage disaster response, price stability, and transportation, while maintaining 24-hour emergency medical guidance. In Incheon, authorities have designated September 19 to October 5 as a special period for visiting ancestral graves. To manage congestion at Incheon Family Park, general vehicle access will be prohibited on September 25 from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with ten free shuttle buses provided for visitors.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-07: South Korean automakers launch free vehicle inspections for Chuseok holiday

South Korean automakers, including Hyundai, Kia, and Renault Korea, are providing free vehicle inspections and emergency roadside assistance ahead of the Chuseok holiday to ensure safe long-distance travel.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-korean-automakers-launch-free-vehicle-inspections-for-chuseok-holiday

### 2026-09-04: Seoul implements Chuseok holiday safety and convenience measures

Seoul is preparing for the Chuseok holiday by offering free public parking, deploying traffic management at memorial sites, and providing free vehicle safety inspections for residents.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/seoul-implements-chuseok-holiday-safety-and-convenience-measures

### 2026-09-03: Jeju Province announces Chuseok economic stimulus and donation benefits

Jeju Province is boosting local consumption by increasing Tamnaneunjeon cashback limits and offering special gift sets for the Hometown Love Donation Program during the Chuseok holiday.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jeju-province-announces-chuseok-economic-stimulus-and-donation-benefits

### 2026-09-01: South Korea announces Chuseok relief and budget measures amid rising interest rates

President Lee Jae-myung addressed unavoidable interest rate hikes while the South Korean government announced major Chuseok relief measures, including food discounts and holiday travel subsidies.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-korea-announces-chuseok-relief-and-budget-measures-amid-rising-interest-rates

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