Onnuri Gift Certificates Leaking Away From Traditional Markets

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Onnuri gift certificates becoming a hotspot for Mounjaro.

The discount benefits offered through Onnuri gift certificates, which were introduced to revitalize traditional markets, are quite substantial.

However, reports have emerged that they are being used for unintended purposes, such as purchasing Mounjaro.

In the first half of this year, the top location for the most Onnuri gift certificate payments was a pharmacy in Seoul, recording 26 billion won.

And the second place was a clinic in Seoul.

It is reported that 10.2 billion won was spent there.

These top-ranking pharmacy and clinic are located about a five-minute walk apart from each other.

They are known as so-called hotspots where people can purchase the obesity treatment Mounjaro at relatively low prices.

In other words, one could interpret that consumers wishing to use Onnuri gift certificates flocked to these places.

As the use of Onnuri gift certificates has concentrated in large pharmacies and similar establishments, the government is reviewing plans starting next year to focus benefits on traditional markets and local commercial districts.

Additionally, with the change in the support method, the issuance scale of Onnuri gift certificates next year is expected to be reduced compared to this year.
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