Jeongeup-si Extends Special Discount for 'Jeongeup Sarang Gift Certificate' by One Month

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jae-gil] Jeongeup City, Jeonbuk Province announced on the 30th that it will extend the 10% special discount period for the Jeongeup Love Gift Certificate, which was originally scheduled to be applied until the end of this month, by one month until the 31st of next month.

This decision is a measure implemented to revitalize the local economy and support local small business owners and neighborhood markets who are struggling due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic.

The purchase limit cannot exceed 700,000 KRW per person per month to prevent illegal distribution of the gift certificates.

The city is recruiting affiliated stores year-round and has posted about 3,000 affiliated stores such as restaurants, marts, beauty salons, academies, hospitals, and gas stations on the city website to ensure convenience for purchasers.

Applications for affiliation can be made at the City Hall Regional Economy Division or the town and township community centers. (Semi) large-scale stores, entertainment bars, and gambling establishments cannot be registered as affiliated stores.

Meanwhile, the city is preparing to issue card-type gift certificates so that not only citizens using the existing gift certificates but also elderly people who have difficulty using smartphones and users of phones registered under other people's names can use them conveniently.

A city official said, “The Jeongeup Love Gift Certificate has been a great help in increasing sales in the local commercial district,” and added, “We hope that everyone will actively participate in using the gift certificates so that the local economy can regain vitality.”

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