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With grocery prices continuing to rise, even a small discount can make a noticeable difference.

In August 2026, Korea's Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs is issuing the Korea Agricultural Discount Voucher, a mobile ZeroPay voucher that offers a 20% discount on purchases of fresh Korean agricultural and livestock products.

For example, you can buy a ₩100,000 voucher for just ₩80,000, saving up to ₩20,000 on your grocery shopping.

One important change is that the vouchers are now issued separately by region. A Gyeongnam Agricultural Discount Voucher can only be used at participating stores within Gyeongnam.

In Gyeongnam, people born in 1961 or earlier can purchase the voucher from 4 p.m. on August 19, while sales for all age groups begin at 4 p.m. on August 25.

In this post, we'll go over the issuance schedule, purchase limit, expiration date, participating stores, available apps, refund rules, and key points for Gyeongnam and Yangsan residents.

| What Is the Korea Agricultural Discount Voucher?

The Korea Agricultural Discount Voucher is a ZeroPay mobile voucher supported by Korea's Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs to reduce grocery costs and encourage the purchase of fresh Korean agricultural and livestock products.

The voucher is sold at a 20% discount. This means you can purchase a ₩100,000 voucher for ₩80,000, saving up to ₩20,000 when shopping at participating stores.

Since July 2026, the vouchers have been issued separately in 16 regional versions. For example, the Gyeongnam voucher can only be used at participating stores within Gyeongnam.

One important point is that the ₩100,000 purchase limit applies to all 16 regional vouchers combined, not separately to each region.

| August Issuance Schedule｜When Can Gyeongnam Residents Buy It?

The August 2026 voucher issuance is divided into an early purchase period for older adults and a separate sales period for all age groups.

From August 18 to 23, only members born in 1961 or earlier can purchase the vouchers.

For Gyeongnam residents, the early issuance begins at 4 p.m. on August 19. Sales for all age groups begin at 4 p.m. on August 25.

Because the number of vouchers available may be limited, it is a good idea to install and log in to your preferred payment app before the sales time.

| Discount Rate, Purchase Limit and Expiration Date

The Korea Agricultural Discount Voucher is sold at a 20% discount. For example, a ₩100,000 voucher costs only ₩80,000, giving you a maximum saving of ₩20,000.

The total purchase limit is ₩100,000 per person, and this limit applies to all 16 regional vouchers combined.

The August 2026 vouchers are valid until November 30, 2026. Vouchers can also be gifted, with a monthly gift registration limit of ₩300,000.

Before purchasing, make sure you choose the region where you actually shop most often and check that nearby participating stores accept the voucher.

| Where Can You Use It?｜How to Find Participating Stores

The Korea Agricultural Discount Voucher can only be used at participating stores that mainly sell fresh Korean agricultural and livestock products.

Participating stores may include traditional markets, local food stores, and other designated retailers.

Regional vouchers can only be used within the corresponding region. For example, a Gyeongnam voucher can only be used at participating stores in Gyeongnam.

You can check nearby participating stores using the ZeroPay Map app. Because the list of participating stores may change, it is a good idea to check again before visiting a store.

| Important Things to Know Before Buying

Although the voucher offers a 20% discount, it is important to check the region, purchase limit, and expiration date before buying.

Regional vouchers can only be used within the corresponding region, and the ₩100,000 purchase limit applies to all 16 regional vouchers combined.

During the early sales period from August 18 to 23, only people born in 1961 or earlier can purchase the vouchers.

The vouchers expire on November 30, 2026, so it is best to purchase only the amount you expect to use before that date.

Before purchasing, check nearby participating stores on ZeroPay Map and make sure you are choosing the correct regional voucher.

| Key Points for Gyeongnam and Yangsan Residents

If you plan to use the voucher in Yangsan, make sure to purchase the Gyeongnam Agricultural Discount Voucher.

In Gyeongnam, priority sales for people born in 1961 or earlier begin at 4 p.m. on August 19, while sales for all age groups begin at 4 p.m. on August 25.

Since the Gyeongnam voucher can only be used at participating stores within Gyeongnam, it cannot be used at participating stores in nearby Busan.

Before buying, check participating stores in Yangsan using ZeroPay Map and prepare your payment app in advance.

| Final Summary｜Buy a ₩100,000 Voucher for ₩80,000

The August 2026 Korea Agricultural Discount Voucher offers a 20% discount on purchases of fresh Korean agricultural and livestock products.

You can purchase up to ₩100,000 worth of vouchers for ₩80,000, saving as much as ₩20,000.

Gyeongnam priority sales for people born in 1961 or earlier begin at 4 p.m. on August 19, while sales for all age groups begin at 4 p.m. on August 25.

Before purchasing, make sure you select the correct regional voucher and check nearby participating stores on ZeroPay Map. The vouchers are valid until November 30, 2026.