Yeonggwang Sarang Gift Certificates Surpass 100 Billion Won in Sales

[Yeonggwang=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Jeonseong] The cumulative sales of Yeonggwang Sarang Gift Certificates issued in Yeonggwang-gun, Jeollanam-do, have exceeded 100 billion won.

According to the county on the 25th, the 'Yeonggwang Sarang Gift Certificate' introduced in 2019 has reached sales of 100 billion won as of January this year.

To revive the local consumption sentiment frozen by the spread of COVID-19 and reduce the damage to small business owners and self-employed people, the county will continue to sell Yeonggwang Sarang Gift Certificates (paper type) this year with a maximum limit of 500,000 won per person, offering a 5% discount during normal times and a 10% discount in the month including holidays and the preceding month.

For Yeonggwang Sarang Gift Certificates (card type), a 10% incentive will be provided year-round with a maximum limit of 500,000 won per person.

The paper-type Yeonggwang Sarang Gift Certificates can be purchased at 31 financial institutions within the county, and the card-type can be purchased (recharged) through the 'Geu-ri-go' app.

First-time purchasers can use the service after signing up for the app, registering a recharge account, and issuing a card.

A county official said, "We hope that the 10% incentive payment for Yeonggwang Sarang Gift Certificates (card type) will greatly help increase sales for small business owners and self-employed people who are suffering and facing difficulties due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, and revitalize the local economy."

He added, "To improve the usage rate among vulnerable groups using the paper-type Yeonggwang Sarang Gift Certificates, we plan to operate offline issuance points in cooperation with local financial institutions."

Yeonggwang=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Jeonseong leejs7879@asiae.co.kr

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