Chuseok Subsidies Up to 500,000 Won Per Person... What About Our Region?

Where is handing out Chuseok subsidies?

Next week is already the Chuseok holiday.

Ahead of Chuseok, some local governments have begun distributing livelihood support funds to local residents.

Let us take a look at where they are.

First, Hampyeong County in South Jeolla Province and Uiryeong County in South Gyeongsang Province decided to provide 500,000 won per person.

Tongyeong City in South Gyeongsang Province is providing 350,000 won, while Goheung County and Jangheung County in South Jeolla Province, Uljin County in North Gyeongsang Province, and Yeongdong County in North Chungcheong Province are providing 300,000 won per person.

Most of the subsidies are paid in the form of local love gift certificates or prepaid cards, which can be used at small business stores and traditional markets in the respective regions.

However, there is also a debate over the effectiveness of providing such subsidies.

While some welcome the move, saying it can ease the burden on local residents and boost consumption, others point out that its mid- to long-term economic stimulus effect is limited because it ends up as a one-time consumption boost.

(Photo courtesy of: Hampyeong County Office website)
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