오늘부터 여행•외식 소비쿠폰 재개…30일부터 1천여개 여행상품 30% 할인<br /><br />October saw the biggest rise in consumer sentiment in South Korea in more than 11 years due largely on the latest relaxation of social distancing measures nationwide.<br />To further boost consumption, the South Korean government resumed handing out discount vouchers today... on lodging, travels and restaurants.<br />Eum Ji-young has the details.<br />Following the easing of social distancing measures, South Korea's consumer sentiment in October rose by the most since 2009.<br />According to the Bank of Korea, the composite consumer sentiment index stood at 91-point-6,... up 12-point-2 points from the month before.<br />The central bank attributed the rise to pent up demand mainly in travel, dining out and entertainment.<br />To further boost spending, the South Korean government is giving out discount coupons for lodging, travel and food, resuming a program that was put on hold due to the surge in infections in August.<br />"From today, discount coupons on lodging, travel and food services that were on hold will be released with discretion and thorough prevention measures."<br />Starting Wednesday, the government is offering companies a cheap way to give their employees a nice travel benefit.<br />Employees who spend 200-thousand won, about 180 U.S. dollars, on a trip, will get an extra 200-thousand won cash, which is provided 50-50 by the employer and the government.<br />Companies that want to take part should apply online.<br />And from Friday, you can get discounts on packages for domestic travel.<br />Online, the coupons are for 30 percent off up to around 50 dollars for designated sightseeing spots and activities across the country.<br />From next Wednesday, the discounts start for accomodation book online to save between 30-thousand and 40-thousand won, or 27 to 35 dollars.<br />And, from this Friday, if you dine out on the weekend, every fourth meal is 8 dollars off.<br />On the first three meals, you have to spend at least 17 dollars each time.<br />And to boost retail spending in general, South Korea's biggest annual shopping event, the 15-day Korea Sale Festa, will kick off on Sunday... with discounts online and offline... on everything from clothing to consumer electronics.<br />Eum Ji-young, Arirang News.<br />
