Goseong County to Promote and Accept Applications for Alley-Type Shopping District Designation to Revitalize Local Commercial Areas

Goseong County in Gangwon Province announced that, starting December 8, it will be accepting ongoing applications from merchant associations wishing to be designated as an "alley-type shopping district," where small business owners from various sectors can gather and cooperate, in order to revitalize stagnant local commercial areas and strengthen the self-sufficiency of small businesses.

A panoramic view of Goseong County Office. Provided by Goseong County.

Once designated as an alley-type shopping district, businesses within the area will be eligible for benefits equivalent to those provided to traditional markets and shopping districts. They will also be able to register as Onnuri Gift Certificate affiliates, apply for support programs promoted by the Small Enterprise and Market Service, and participate in national and provincial subsidy projects, among other advantages.

In particular, the Onnuri Gift Certificate is a popular payment method among consumers because it can be purchased at a 5 to 10 percent discount compared to the same amount in cash, used at affiliated traditional markets and alley-type shopping districts, and offers income tax deductions. Therefore, designation as an alley-type shopping district is expected to provide significant support to participating stores.

The criteria for designation as an alley-type shopping district require that the commercial area be located in Goseong County, have an established merchant organization, include at least 10 stores within an area of 2,000 square meters or less, and meet all organizational requirements. Further details can be found in the notices and announcements section of the Goseong County website.

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