Yeosu Sarang Gift Certificates to Restrict Use at Merchants Exceeding 3 Billion Won

Gift Certificates Cannot Be Purchased at 211 Locations Starting August 1

Yeosu City, Jeollanam-do (Mayor Jeong Gi-myeong) announced on the 29th that from August 1st, the use of Yeosu Sarang Gift Certificates will be restricted at certain franchise stores.

According to the city, in accordance with the Ministry of the Interior and Safety's guidelines for the 'Local Love Gift Certificate Issuance Support Project,' the usage locations for local currency have been reorganized to focus on small businesses. As a result, 211 locations with annual sales exceeding 3 billion KRW last year will no longer be able to accept Yeosu Sarang Gift Certificates.

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For certain restricted franchise stores such as some marts, gas stations, hospitals, and pharmacies, a prior opinion submission process was conducted, and franchise registrations will be automatically canceled starting August 1st.

However, gift certificates issued for policy projects such as the 'Farmers and Fishermen Public Interest Allowance' can still be used at franchise stores with annual sales exceeding 3 billion KRW, regardless of this policy.

A city official stated, "We will focus on publicity to minimize confusion when using the gift certificates," and added, "We will do our best to revitalize the Yeosu Sarang Gift Certificates so that they can serve as a catalyst to invigorate the local economy."

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