The Hope Dream Sales Exhibition gives you 10,000 won back when you spend 50,000 won, but only the first 1,500 people get the refund. ποΈ Free entry at Independence Hall of Korea in Cheonan, November 6β8, 2026. Full guide inside: refund rules, prize draw times, and the show schedule. Read this before you go. π
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The Hope Dream Sales Exhibition brings 118 participants from South Chungcheong Province to one site for 3 days. Spend 50,000 won or more and you can get a 10,000 won voucher refund. This guide puts the refund rules, dates, and show times in one place. π
The Hope Dream Sales Exhibition is a three-day market where companies from 15 cities and counties in Chungnam (South Chungcheong Province) sell their own products in one place. This is the 5th edition. It runs from Friday, November 6 to Sunday, November 8, 2026, in the outdoor area between Gyeoreui Tap (the Monument to the Nation) and Gwangbok Bridge at Independence Hall of Korea in Cheonan. The organizers list 115 companies and 3 experience booths, and entry is free.
Independence Hall of Korea is a national museum complex in Cheonan dedicated to the country’s independence movement. The sale takes place on its outdoor grounds, not inside the exhibition halls.
Based on official announcements as of October 12, 2026, the date of the latest official stage timetable. Program times may change on site.
The official website is in Korean only. Your browser’s translate feature (e.g., Chrome β Translate) works well for checking dates and prices.
π Hope Dream Sales Exhibition at a Glance
Spend 50,000 won, get 10,000 won back
118 participants from 15 cities and counties in Chungnam take part. The refund totals 15 million won over three days and goes to the first 1,500 people. A purchase of 50,000 won or more also earns 1 prize-draw ticket.
Dates: Friday, November 6 β Sunday, November 8, 2026 (3 days)
Venue: Independence Hall of Korea, Cheonan (outdoor area from Gyeoreui Tap to Gwangbok Bridge)
Admission: Free (0 won / US$0)
Getting There: Cheonan has KTX high-speed rail service from Seoul. Parking for small cars is 2,000 won (approx. US$1.40) per day. The parcel drop-off zone’s vehicle leaves at 4:30 PM.
Refunds go to the first 1,500 people, so arriving early helps. Note the prize-draw times too.
Hope Dream Sales Exhibition Key Info
Friday, November 6 β Sunday, November 8, 2026
Spend 50,000 won or more and receive 10,000 won in digital Onnuri vouchers (Korean vouchers designed for traditional markets and small local shops). The refund totals 15 million won over three days, limited to the first 1,500 people.
Because the refund count is limited, pick your visit day first. You also get 1 prize-draw ticket.
1. Hope Dream Sales Exhibition Overview: 3 Things to Know
118 Participants in One Place
This year, 115 companies and 3 experience booths from 15 cities and counties in Chungnam take part, 118 in total. The layout lets you compare products from Chungnam companies side by side over three days. It is the 5th edition of the event.
According to the official website, partner organizations include the Chungnam Regional Office of the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, Chungnam Technopark, the Chungnam Creative Economy Innovation Center, and the Small Enterprise and Market Service.
Three Days Built Around the Refund
Spend 50,000 won (approx. US$36) or more and you receive 10,000 won (approx. US$7) in digital Onnuri vouchers. The refund totals 15 million won over the three days and goes to the first 1,500 people. The same purchase earns 1 prize-draw ticket.
The application steps and any per-person limit were not confirmed in the information reviewed. Check the official event page (Korean) before you go. USD figures in this guide are rough estimates at about 1,400 won per US dollar, so check the current rate.
Online Exhibition for About 3 Months
Separate from the on-site sale, an online exhibition runs on the Online Nongsarang website (Korean) from Tuesday, September 8 to Friday, November 27, 2026. That is roughly three months. If your travel dates do not fit the on-site event, this window is worth knowing about.
2. Hope Dream Sales Exhibition Dates, Venue & How to Get There
Three-Day Schedule
The exhibition runs from Friday, November 6 to Sunday, November 8. On Friday at 5:30 PM, Park Hyun-bin, a popular Korean trot singer, performs. On Sunday, “Catch! Teenieping,” a Korean animated series for children, hosts sing-along shows at 11:00 AM and 2:30 PM.
Guerrilla discount sales and an auction are also part of the stage program. The organizers say that times can change depending on conditions on site.
From Gyeoreui Tap to Gwangbok Bridge
The venue is the outdoor area at Independence Hall of Korea in Cheonan, stretching from Gyeoreui Tap to Gwangbok Bridge. Because it is outdoors, dress for November weather. Directions are on the official “Directions” page (Korean).
Cheonan lies south of Seoul and is served by KTX. The exact route from the station to the venue and the travel time were not confirmed here. Check the official directions page and use a map app. The transport booking hub linked near the end of this guide is in Korean as well.
Parking, Parcel Zone & Experience Tickets
Parking for small cars costs 2,000 won (approx. US$1.40) per day. The parcel drop-off zone’s vehicle leaves at 4:30 PM, so drop off bulky purchases before then.
On site, you can use experience tickets for bong-japgi, face painting, VR, drones, and keycap crafts, plus a cotton candy voucher. Details of each activity were not confirmed.
π‘ Compare Cheonan hotels on Agoda or Booking.com before you lock in your dates!
If a day trip feels like too much, staying overnight in Cheonan lets you fit the shows and prize draws in without rushing. Compare hotel locations and cancellation rules, since a close base can save travel time. Once your visit day is set, check availability for that date first.
3. Onnuri Voucher Refund & Prize Entry: 4 Steps for Foreign Visitors
Step 1: Spend 50,000 Won or More
The refund applies to visitors who buy 50,000 won (approx. US$36) or more. Pick items from the 118 participants to reach that amount. Whether receipts from different booths add up was not confirmed, so ask on site.
Step 2: Check Refund Eligibility
The refund is 10,000 won (approx. US$7) in digital Onnuri vouchers. It totals 15 million won (approx. US$10,700) across three days, limited to the first 1,500 people.
Whether you need a Korean app account, phone number, or ID to receive digital vouchers was not stated in the information reviewed. Foreign visitors should ask on-site staff and check the official event page (Korean). Passport and overseas-card rules were not confirmed either.
Step 3: Collect Your Prize-Draw Ticket
A purchase of 50,000 won or more earns 1 prize-draw ticket. Event prizes are paid in Onnuri vouchers, and the first prize is listed at about 1 million won (approx. US$715). The number of winners and other details are on the official event page.
Step 4: Be There for the Draw
Live prize draws are held on Friday, November 6 at 5:00 PM, Saturday, November 7 at 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM, and Sunday, November 8 at 3:30 PM. Finish your shopping before the draw so you can use your ticket. Draw times can change depending on conditions on site.
4. Where to Eat & Stay Nearby
Snacks and Activities at the Venue
The venue offers cotton candy vouchers, which makes it easy to visit with children. Names, menus, and prices of nearby restaurants were not confirmed, so none are listed. Check a map app for current business hours near Independence Hall of Korea.
Cheonan Hotels and Getting Around
You can compare Cheonan hotels by date on Agoda, Booking.com, or Trip.com. No specific hotels are recommended because none were confirmed.
5. Friday vs Sunday at a Glance
The program and prize-draw times differ from day to day, even though the schedule is only three days long. The refund rule and admission are the same every day. Only the stage program changes. Saturday’s performance time was not confirmed, so the table points you to the official timetable.
| Category | Friday, Nov 6 | Saturday, Nov 7 | Sunday, Nov 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main performance | Park Hyun-bin, 5:30 PM | Check the official timetable | “Catch! Teenieping” sing-along shows, 11:00 AM and 2:30 PM |
| Prize draw | 5:00 PM (1 draw) | 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM (2 draws) | 3:30 PM (1 draw) |
| Admission | Free (US$0) | Free (US$0) | Free (US$0) |
| Refund condition | 10,000 won (approx. US$7) back on 50,000 won or more | 10,000 won (approx. US$7) back on 50,000 won or more | 10,000 won (approx. US$7) back on 50,000 won or more |
| Parking (small car) | 2,000 won (approx. US$1.40) per day | 2,000 won (approx. US$1.40) per day | 2,000 won (approx. US$1.40) per day |
6. Tips for Foreign Visitors
Arrive Early for the Refund
The refund is first-come, first-served for 1,500 people across all three days. Whichever day you visit, the cap is the same, so plan your purchases ahead. The number of refunds left each day is not published, so follow the official announcements.
Choose Your Draw Time First
There are only one or two draws per day, so deciding on a time slot makes your route simpler. Whether you must be present to collect a prize was not confirmed. Check the official event page.
Drop Off Parcels Before 4:30 PM
The parcel drop-off zone’s vehicle leaves at 4:30 PM. If your bags may get heavy, use the zone earlier in the day rather than late in the afternoon.
Have 2,000 Won Ready for Parking
Small cars pay 2,000 won (approx. US$1.40) per day. Fees for larger vehicles were not confirmed. Check the “Directions” page (Korean) for vehicle types.
Check for Program Changes
Stage programs and times can change depending on conditions on site. The official timetable reflects information as of October 12, 2026. Check it once more before you leave. English support on site was not confirmed and may be limited.
Useful Korean Words
νκΈ (hwangeup) means refund. κ²½ν (gyeongpum) means prize. νλ°° (taekbae) means parcel delivery. μ£Όμ°¨ (jucha) means parking. Showing these words on your phone can help when you ask staff for directions.
π‘ Compare Cheonan hotels and KTX ticket options on Trip.com or Klook before you book!
If you want to enjoy the refund, the prize draws, and the shows, you may end up staying all day. Arriving the day before and resting at your hotel makes the morning schedule easier. Compare hotel locations and check-in times together.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Can foreign visitors get the Onnuri voucher refund?A. Entry is free, but whether foreign visitors can receive the digital voucher was not confirmed in the information reviewed. Ask on-site staff or check the official event page (Korean).
Q2. How does the Onnuri voucher refund work?A. Spend 50,000 won or more and you receive 10,000 won in digital Onnuri vouchers. The refund totals 15 million won over three days and goes to the first 1,500 people, so arriving early helps. The application steps were not confirmed.
Q3. How does parking work?A. Small cars pay 2,000 won (approx. US$1.40) per day. Parking locations are on the official Directions page (Korean).
Q4. When are the prize draws?A. Draws are held on November 6 at 5:00 PM, November 7 at 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM, and November 8 at 3:30 PM. Times can change depending on conditions on site.
More to Explore
If you are planning a trip to the Hope Dream Sales Exhibition, settle your hotel and transport first. Platforms such as Agoda, Booking.com, and Trip.com let you compare Cheonan hotels by date. Choose the prize-draw time you want, then pick your visit day.
Heading to Independence Hall by KTX? Check the timetable in advance β note that this page is in Korean, so your browser’s translate feature will help.
βοΈ Editor’s Note
While putting this guide together, I noticed that the refund is first-come across all three days, so arriving early looks like the safest plan on any day. If I were going, I would pick a prize-draw time first and build my shopping route around it. Saturday’s performance time was not in the information I reviewed, so check the official timetable.
Sources: official event website (program and event pages), Korea Tourism Organization’s Korean tourism portal (as of October 2026)
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