Consumption vouchers to open July 21 for Koreans and some — but not most — foreigners

The Lee Jae Myung administration will begin distributing livelihood recovery consumption vouchers later this month, as part of its broader effort to boost domestic economy activity.

2025-07-05

Will foreigners get Korea's stimulus money? Here's what we know so far.

The Korean government is considering a $9.6 billion stimulus voucher program, but foreign residents are awaiting clarification on their eligibility.

2025-06-20

Gov't approves 20.2 trillion won supplementary budget, including voucher payments of up to 520,000 won per person

Facing a sharp economic slowdown, Korea will roll out a sweeping stimulus package as early as next month that includes voucher payments of up to 500,000 won ($362) per person and debt relief for struggling small business owners.

2025-06-19

Gov't to issue discount coupons for farm produce before Lunar New Year holiday

The government plans to set aside a record budget for issuing discount coupons for farm produce and boost their supplies before the Lunar New Year holiday amid high produce prices.

2024-01-16

Electricity rate freeze continues as per PPP-pushed relief package

The ongoing freeze in electricity rates will be extended for over 3.6 million households as part of an economic relief package agreed upon by the government and the conservative People Power Party (PPP) on Sunday.

2024-01-14

Shoppers turn to e-coupons as prices rise

More Koreans are opting for e-coupons and open-box goods amid economic slump and high consumer prices.

2024-01-01

Culture Ministry to distribute 300,000 lodging discount coupons during Chuseok holiday

The government will give out 300,000 lodging discount coupons during the Chuseok holiday to stimulate the Korean tourism market, Culture Minster Park Bo-gyoon said Friday.

2023-09-01

Korea Sale Festa to do its bit to revive the economy

The government is hoping to give a booster shot to the country’s economy with discount vouchers and a discount promotion that begins Monday.

2021-10-31

You can now send insurance via KakaoTalk

Kakao Commerce has started selling online coupons for insurance products that people can purchase and give to others through Kakao Talk on Monday, the first for an e-commerce service in Korea. "You can now send someone an insurance plan gift like ...

2021-08-23

Ticket sales for performing arts up after launch of discount coupons

Ticket sales in the performing arts industry increased by 26 percent last week compared to the weekly average for the previous month — the highest increase in three weeks — since the launch of performing arts discount coupons last month

2020-11-11

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