Gangjin-gun Launches Easy and Convenient Gangjin Sarang Card

Published 07 Oct.2021 10:16(KST)

Available from the 18th, applications can be made via mobile app or by visiting NongHyup Bank

Kangjin Love Card to be released on the 18th ⓒ Asia Economy

[Gangjin＝Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-su] Jeonnam Gangjin-gun announced on the 7th that it will launch a card-type Gangjin Love Gift Certificate (hereinafter referred to as ‘Gangjin Love Card’) to revitalize the local economy.

The county signed an agreement with the Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation on the 8th, completed preliminary procedures such as finalizing the card-type gift certificate design, and plans to launch the Gangjin Love Card starting from the 18th. However, Shinhan Credit Union and Saemaeul Geumgo will provide card issuance services from the 5th of next month.

The card-type gift certificate has excellent security and allows consumers to purchase online without visiting financial institutions, providing convenience and preventing fraudulent distribution issues.

In particular, it can reduce the issuance and operation costs of one-time paper gift certificates, and plans to be issued increasingly.

The Gangjin Love Card is a rechargeable check card format available to anyone aged 19 or older who can sign up through the mobile app (CHAK: Chak), link the card to their personal account, charge it, and use it.

If using the mobile app is difficult, applicants can visit the NH Nonghyup Bank Gangjin Branch or local Nonghyup offices with an ID and a mobile phone capable of personal authentication to apply.

If usage exceeds the charged amount, or if used at unregistered merchants, for postpaid transportation card use, or outside the region, the card automatically switches to check card function and payments are made from the linked personal bank account.

Im Jun-hyung, Director of Job Creation Division, said, “We introduced the card-type gift certificate reflecting consumer demands and to promote usage among younger generations,” and added, “We ask for active use of the Gangjin Love Card, which will contribute to revitalizing the local commercial district.”

Meanwhile, the county plans to maintain a 10% discount rate within the budget until the end of this year to revitalize the stagnant local economy and support small business owners in the region. The monthly purchase limit per individual will be restricted to 300,000 KRW, integrating both paper and card gift certificates.