Gurye-gun Revitalizes Local Economy by Expanding Issuance of Gurye Sarang Gift Certificates

Issuance amount significantly expanded from 10 billion KRW last year to 20 billion KRW this year
Injecting vitality into local markets with a 10% special discount sale since last month

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yuk Miseok] On the 5th, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do announced that it will revitalize the local economy by expanding the issuance of Gurye Love Gift Certificates.

Last year, the county issued 10 billion KRW worth of certificates, providing them as public interest allowances for farmers and fishermen and COVID-19 livelihood support funds, playing a supportive role for neighborhood businesses through special discount events.

This year, the plan is to issue 20 billion KRW, double that of last year, to invigorate neighborhood businesses.

As of January, the number of affiliated stores has increased to about 800, making it convenient to use the gift certificates.

In addition to policy issuance such as farmers' allowances, a 10% special discount sale will be conducted year-round starting in January, with a limit of 1 million KRW per person, to promote wide circulation of the Gurye Love Gift Certificates in the market.

When purchasing gift certificates at sales locations such as Nonghyup, Chukhyup, and Saemaeul Geumgo, an ID must be presented, and mobile phone identity verification is required for the first purchase.

The purchased gift certificates can be used like cash at Gurye-gun's 5-day market and affiliated stores.

Kim Sunho, the mayor of Gurye-gun, said, “We hope that the expanded issuance of Gurye Love Gift Certificates and the 10% special discount event will support small business owners struggling due to COVID-19,” and added, “We expect that the use of Gurye Love Gift Certificates, with participation from all residents, will provide relief to neighborhood business merchants.”

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