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Gov't urges recipients to spend any remaining consumer coupons

A large amount of government-issued consumer coupons remains unused ahead of the Nov. 30 expiration date, prompting officials to urge recipients to spend the funds before they are returned to state and local governments.

2025.11.25

A shopper browses for groceries at a large supermarket in Seoul on Oct. 16. [NEWS1]

Consumer coupons not the cause for inflation: Finance ministry

Consumer prices in Korea rose 2.4 percent in October from a year earlier — the fastest pace in 15 months — driven by higher costs for food and lodging. The government rejected claims that its consumer coupons contributed to the rise.

2025.11.4

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Gift boxes for Chuseok pile up at Cheongnyangni traditional market in eastern Seoul on Sept. 21. [YONHAP]

Government to distribute second round of consumer coupons

The Korean government will roll out the second round of consumer coupons starting Monday, providing 100,000 won ($71) each to households in the bottom 90 percent of the income bracket, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced Sunday.

2025.9.21

Interior and Safety Minister Yoon Ho-jung, left, shakes hands with Rep. Shin Jeong-hoon, chair of the National Assembly’s Interior and Safety Committee, during a meeting at the National Assembly in western Seoul on Sept. 2. [YONHAP]

Democratic Party finalizes plans for second round of consumer coupons distribution

The Democratic Party (DP) and the Ministry of the Interior and Safety finalized plans to distribute the second round of livelihood recovery consumer coupons starting Sept. 22.

2025.9.2

A banner promoting the use of consumer coupons hangs at Mangwon Market in Mapo District, Seoul, on Aug. 26. [YONHAP]

Vouchers for the people mean debt for local governments

As the government prepares to distribute a second round of consumption vouchers next month, local governments say they are straining to find the money to cover their share of the stimulus funds amid a fall in tax revenues.

2025.8.29

A sign reading “Consumer Coupons Accepted Here” is posted at a shop in Cheongnyangni Traditional Market in eastern Seoul on July 27. [YONHAP]

Voucher program goal up in smoke? Use for cigarettes, beauty treatment criticized.

Korea's latest consumer coupon program, meant to boost spending at small businesses, is drawing criticism after a viral post on Sunday revealed that recipients are using the subsidies to buy cigarettes or receive beauty treatments.

2025.7.27

A person selects a ready-made meal for lunch at a convenience store in Seoul on June 18. [NEWS1]

Consumer coupons boost sales of ready-to-eat meals

Sales of meat and ready-to-eat meals at convenience stores surged on the day that Korea’s new consumer coupons first took effect, reflecting a shift in spending patterns as more shoppers avoid rising dining-out costs.

2025.7.23

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consumer coupon

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Government to distribute second round of consumer coupons

Democratic Party finalizes plans for second round of consumer coupons distribution

Vouchers for the people mean debt for local governments

Voucher program goal up in smoke? Use for cigarettes, beauty treatment criticized.

Consumer coupons boost sales of ready-to-eat meals