South Korea’s Finance Ministry defended the ongoing impact of its consumption coupon program, citing continued retail sales growth in eligible sectors through August despite a headline decline, and expects third-quarter retail sales to turn positive for the first time in 14 quarters.
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Finance Ministry Rebuts Claims of Short-Lived Consumption Coupon Impact—Says Effect Persisted Through August
South Korea’s Finance Ministry defended the ongoing impact of its consumption coupon program, citing continued retail sales growth in eligible sectors through August despite a headline decline, and expects third-quarter retail sales to turn positive for the first time in 14 quarters.
South Korea's plan to lower the major shareholder threshold for listed stocks triggered a 116 trillion won market cap loss, potentially offsetting the impact of an 8 trillion won consumption coupon stimulus, as analysts warn of a significant reverse wealth effect on consumer sentiment.
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Major Shareholder Threshold Lowered to 1 Billion Won Triggers 'Reverse Wealth Effect'—8 Trillion Won Consumption Coupon Impact Dwarfed
South Korea's plan to lower the major shareholder threshold for listed stocks triggered a 116 trillion won market cap loss, potentially offsetting the impact of an 8 trillion won consumption coupon stimulus, as analysts warn of a significant reverse wealth effect on consumer sentiment.
Consumption Coupon Applications Open on the 21st—Profit Impact for Card Companies Remains Uncertain
South Korea’s new consumption coupon program launches July 21, but analysts say low merchant fees and added costs will limit any profit boost for card issuers.
South Korea’s National Assembly committee approved a 31.8 trillion won ($23.2 billion) supplementary budget, up 1.3 trillion won from the government’s plan, as the ruling party pushed the bill through despite opposition protests.
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[2nd Supplementary Budget] Government to Distribute 150,000–500,000 Won Consumption Coupons Per Person Nationwide
South Korea will distribute consumption coupons worth 150,000–500,000 won per person nationwide, targeting all citizens with differentiated support by income level as part of an 11.3 trillion won stimulus package to boost domestic demand.
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