SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — With a growing number of South Koreans engaging in so-called ‘untact’ (contactless) transactions, mobile gift certificates or e-coupons are gaining popularity as gifts for the upcoming Chuseok holidays. Lotte ON, Lotte Shopping Co.’s integrated online shopping website, conducted a survey of 3,000 customers, 50.1 percent of whom picked e-coupons [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — E-coupons for dining are selling like hot cakes as the end of the year approaches. The increased sales seem to be reflecting the lifestyle changes of many South Korean workers. With employees now limited to 52 hours of work per week, the number of work-related drinking get togethers has [...]
SEOUL, April 3 (Korea Bizwire) – A housewife surnamed Lee recently received a 50,000 won mobile gift coupon from her friend. She used it at a large supermarket, on a purchase totaling 49,100 won. However, the supermarket refused to pay the 900 won in change, as it was not obliged to. Lee can use the [...]