Suwon Opens 'COVID-19 Vaccine Recipients Benefits' Board on City Website

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jung Jun-sung] Suwon announced on the 8th that it has opened a board on the city website (https://www.suwon.go.kr) so that citizens vaccinated against COVID-19 can see at a glance the benefits they can receive.

From the homepage's main screen, click on 'Vaccination·COVID-19 Updates' shortcut and then click the 'COVID-19 Vaccine Recipients Benefits' banner to be directed to the board.

It has organized a list of private-led incentive participating businesses, free and discounted access to public facilities, and other benefits in an easy-to-understand manner. Small business owners in Suwon operating restaurants, hair salons, and beauty shops are implementing a 'private-led Suwon-style incentive project' that voluntarily provides meal discounts and service fee reductions to Suwon residents aged 60 and older (born in 1961) who have been vaccinated against COVID-19.

Residents aged 60 and older who have been vaccinated can receive discounted rates at 369 participating businesses during July and August. Participating businesses will post a notice at the entrance stating, "We provide discounted rates for Suwon residents aged 60 and older who have received COVID-19 vaccinations."

Suwon's small business owners and traditional markets are also conducting a vaccine incentive campaign. Approximately 140 establishments including restaurants, cafes, and beauty shops provide benefits such as beverage and food services and rate discounts to Suwon residents aged 60 and older who have been vaccinated.

The city provides free or discounted admission to public facilities for those who have received COVID-19 vaccinations.

Vaccinated individuals can enter Suwon Hwaseong Fortress·Hwaseong Haenggung Palace, Suwon Museum·Suwon Gwanggyo Museum·Suwon Hwaseong Museum free of charge until December.

Suwon SK Artium waives the admission fee at 50% discount from August 17 to November 7. The special exhibition "Starting Again: Inter-Korean Agreement Implementation! Promises" running until July 18 is free to view.

Suwon SK Artium-produced and planned performances (through December) and Suwon City Art Company regular and special performances (July-October) are available at 50% discounted prices.

Suwon Global Lifelong Learning Center offers 50% discounted tuition from September to December, and Suwon FC home games can be watched for 1,000 won (general seating) once from July 31st onwards.

Suwon Library extends book loan allowance by 3 books for vaccinated citizens until November 30th.

Citizens who have been vaccinated can receive benefits by presenting the 'COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate' or 'Mobile Electronic Vaccination Certificate' at participating businesses and public facilities offering incentives.