Gwangju City Officially Apologizes for 'Consumer Coupon Card Color Controversy'

Production and Distribution of New Cards with Identical Design and Color

Kang Kijeong, Mayor of Gwangju, is holding a press conference on the distribution of consumer coupons for livelihood recovery at the city hall briefing room on the afternoon of the 23rd. Provided by Gwangju City

The Gwangju City Government has issued an official apology and pledged to prevent a recurrence after it was revealed that the colors of prepaid cards distributed as consumer coupons for livelihood recovery varied by amount, thereby exposing citizens' financial situations.

On the afternoon of the 23rd, Gwangju Mayor Kang Kijeong held an emergency press conference at the city hall briefing room and stated, "We sincerely apologize for causing significant inconvenience to citizens. Although this measure was taken to expedite distribution, it was an administrative action that should not have occurred."

In response, the city will immediately attach stickers to all cards to make the amount unidentifiable and will produce and distribute new cards with identical designs and colors as soon as possible. Cards that have already been distributed will also be replaced upon request if they have not yet been used.

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