The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korean Film Council will distribute an additional 2.05 million movie discount vouchers priced at 6,000 won starting at 10:00 AM on the 8th, in an effort to revitalize moviegoing and boost consumption.

These vouchers are part of a supplementary budget initiative aimed at supporting the government's recovery of the everyday economy and the film industry. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism secured a supplementary budget of 27.1 billion won in May and previously distributed a total of 4.5 million vouchers in the first round.

■ Where to Get Them and How to Use Them

The second round of vouchers can be obtained through the official websites and mobile apps of CGV, Lotte Cinema, Megabox, and Cine Q. For online members, two vouchers per person will be automatically issued to each theater's coupon wallet, and the discount can be applied during the movie ticket booking and payment process.

However, once the allocated supply for each theater runs out, additional issuance will end. In such cases, any unused vouchers remaining in members' coupon wallets will automatically expire and become unusable.

■ Independent and Art House Theaters Maintain Existing Method

Non-multiplex theaters, including independent and art house theaters, small theaters, and silver theaters, will continue to offer on-site, first-come, first-served discounts using the existing method without a separate second-round distribution process. Discount support has been ongoing at these theaters since May.

■ Impact of the First Distribution… Theater Revenue Up 47.9%

The government assessed that the previous voucher distribution led to an actual increase in theater attendance. According to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, nationwide theater revenue in the first week following the initial distribution recorded approximately 15.9 billion won, a 47.9% increase compared to the same period immediately prior to implementation.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism expects that this additional distribution will also help boost theater attendance demand during the summer peak season and inject vitality into the sluggish film industry.

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