South Korea to distribute 2.05 million more movie discount vouchers

South Korea is launching a second round of movie ticket discounts, aiming to boost cinema attendance. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korean Film Council announced the distribution of an additional 2.05 million vouchers, each offering a 6,000 won discount on movie tickets.

Starting August 8, these vouchers will be available for use on the online platforms and mobile applications of major multiplex chains, including CGV, Lotte Cinema, and Megabox. Similar to the first distribution, the discount coupons will be automatically added to the online membership coupon boxes of users, with a limit of two vouchers per person. The discount will cease once the allocated number of vouchers for each cinema chain is exhausted, and any unused vouchers will expire.

This initiative follows a successful first round in May, where 4.5 million discount vouchers were distributed. The program aims to support the film industry, which has faced challenges, by encouraging more people to return to theaters.

For audiences preferring independent, art-house, or smaller community cinemas, a different discount system is in place. These venues have been offering continuous on-site discounts since May 13, without the need for pre-distributed vouchers. Information regarding participating cinemas and the status of their allocated funds can be found on the Korean Film Council's website.