Jeongeup-si, Jeonghyangnuri Gift Certificates Worth 25 Billion Won 'Sold Out Early'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jae-gil] Jeongeup City in Jeonbuk announced on the 30th that the Jeonghyangnuri gift certificates worth 25 billion KRW were sold out early, about a month before the end of the year, and the sale of the gift certificates will end on the 1st of next month.

The city initially issued 5 billion KRW in paper certificates and 15 billion KRW in mobile and card gift certificates, but due to strong public response, it issued an additional 5 billion KRW, totaling 25 billion KRW.

Also, to revitalize the local economy, which fell into recession due to COVID-19, the city promoted a special discount sale of 8% in March and 10% from April.

In particular, from April, mobile gift certificates that can be paid using QR codes were issued, and in September, card-type gift certificates were also issued for citizens who have difficulty using smartphones to use conveniently.

Considering the high response to Jeonghyangnuri gift certificates and the steady increase in sales, the city plans to double the issuance scale to 40 billion KRW next year.

However, sales will be made only through mobile and card gift certificates, and paper (paper) gift certificates, which incur high issuance costs, will not be issued.

A city official said, “Please actively participate in purchasing Jeonghyangnuri gift certificates in 2021 as well, so that the long-term stagnated local markets due to COVID-19 can recover,” and added, “I hope this will be a cornerstone for building a better Jeongeup, the Fragrant Republic Jeongeup.”

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