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Customers look at goods at a convenience store in Seoul on May 12. [YONHAP]

Convenience stores, other retailers ramp up promotions as gov't consumer coupon program begins

As the government began distributing its consumer coupons on Tuesday, offering cash-equivalent vouchers to stimulate domestic consumption, retailers — especially convenience stores — are ramping up promotions.

2025.7.22

People Power Party floor leader Yun Jae-ok speaks at a meeting of the party's lawmakers at the National Assembly on Tuesday morning. [YONHAP]

PPP floor leader knocks DP chief's economic proposals ahead of Yoon talks

Conservative People Power Party (PPP) floor leader Yun Jae-ok on Tuesday called on rival Democratic Party (DP) leader Lee Jae-myung to propose “more effective measures” to stimulate the economy in his upcoming talks with President Yoon Suk Yeol.

2024.4.23

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Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung, second from right, speaks at a campaign event in Gimhae, South Gyeongsang, on Monday. [NEWS1]

Conservatives slam DP leader's 1-million-won stimulus plan

Democratic Party (DP) leader Lee Jae-myung's suggestion that every household should receive 1 million won ($750) as part of an economic stimulus plan was blasted as “populist” and vote-pandering by conservatives on Monday.

2024.3.25

President Moon Jae-in attends a cabinet meeting at the Blue House where a 19.5 trillion won stimulus package was approved on Tuesday. [YONHAP]

Government announces 19.5 trillion won stimulus package

The government unveiled a 19.5 trillion won stimulus package, which includes a 15 trillion won supplementary budget that will provide maximum 5 million won grants for small businesses impacted by the restrictive Covid-19 social distancing.

2021.3.2

Naver CEO Han Seong-sook reports to President Moon Jae-in via a video call during a conference held at the Blue House. [JOONGANG ILBO]

Are 8,000 low-paid interns the future of the Digital New Deal?

Government ministries have been rolling out new plans to recruit and foster talent to contribute to the government's Digital New Deal initiative. The plans, however, are already facing a backlash due to a lack of efficiency.

2020.7.31

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stimulus

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Convenience stores, other retailers ramp up promotions as gov't consumer coupon program begins

PPP floor leader knocks DP chief's economic proposals ahead of Yoon talks

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Conservatives slam DP leader's 1-million-won stimulus plan

Government announces 19.5 trillion won stimulus package

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