Muan-gun, Convenient Use of Muan Sarang Gift Certificates via Mobile Phones

Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation Signs Business Agreement for Mobile Muan Sarang Gift Certificates

Muan County held a business agreement signing ceremony with the Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation to launch the Muan Sarang mobile gift certificate, which supports QR code payments. (Photo by Muan County)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Oh Hwan-joo] Muan County, Jeollanam-do (Governor Kim San) announced on the 9th that it has signed a business agreement with the Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation (President Jo Yong-man) to launch the Muan Love Mobile Gift Certificate (hereinafter referred to as the mobile gift certificate), which supports QR code payment.

The mobile gift certificate, to be launched next year, can be conveniently used anytime and anywhere with just a mobile phone. Buyers can purchase, charge, and use it through a smartphone app without visiting the sales outlets.

The county promoted the introduction of the mobile gift certificate to enhance user convenience and eliminate the inconvenience for franchise owners such as bank exchanges, as the sales of paper-type gift certificates have been continuously increasing.

Muan County plans to issue mobile gift certificates worth 5 billion KRW next year. The purchase limit per person is up to 500,000 KRW per month and 6 million KRW per year for both mobile and paper gift certificates, with the same discount rate applied.

To use it, download the mobile app ‘Local Gift Certificate Chak (chak)’, register a bank account owned by the user, and use it at franchise stores in Muan County equipped with QR kits.

Governor Kim San said, “I hope the mobile gift certificate will help increase sales for small business owners struggling due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic,” and added, “We expect the Muan Love Gift Certificate to contribute to revitalizing the local economy and restoring neighborhood commercial districts.”

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