Fast Rollout of Relief Coupons Marred by Fraud and Discrimination Controversy

SEOUL, August 2 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s emergency consumer coupon program, launched to revitalize local economies, achieved a 90% disbursement rate within just 11 days of rollout, but has since come under scrutiny over illegal cash conversions and human rights concerns related to the card’s design. The “Livelihood Recovery Consumer Coupons,” issued in prepaid [...]