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“Let’s get support for accommodation and holiday costs… Use 200% of government measures to stimulate domestic demand[세종백블]”- Herald Economy

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[헤럴드경제=이태형 기자]The government is launching an all-out war to revive domestic demand in order to revive the sluggish economy. Starting in April, 50 mega events and 130 local festivals will be held across the country, and large-scale discount events will be held in department stores, traditional markets, and duty-free shops, while the government invests 60 billion won to provide support for travel and accommodation costs. The income deduction rate for cultural costs and traditional markets will be raised by 10 percentage points, and alternative holidays will be expanded.

In order to revive foreign tourism following the lifting of quarantine measures, the visa system will be relaxed, events related to K content and discount events for foreigners will be held, and flights will be increased to 80-90% of the pre-corona level. Through this, the goal is to attract 10 million tourists to Korea.

The government has announced various measures to promote consumption, as much as the number of ready-made items in department stores, but what are the benefits that come back to me? I looked at each item to see what kind of subsidies I could get and how to apply.

Receive KRW 100,000 assistance for domestic travel expenses

In order to create a culture of free holidays in the workplace and promote domestic travel, the government and companies have been supporting domestic travel costs for employees since 2018.

As the number of supporters (90,000) closed in early January due to the relaxation of the Corona 19 situation, the government decided to support up to 100,000 additional people to expand the number of participants to promote domestic travel.

As the government aims to support travel costs from May by receiving and screening prompt applications, companies and organizations to which individuals belong must first step together in order for individuals to receive support.

This is because the government provides additional support when companies and employees pool together travel funds. For example, 200,000 won for workers, 100,000 won for companies, and 100,000 won for the government, etc., a total of 400,000 won is paid. Individuals can purchase travel products such as packages, accommodation, and entry tickets in the exclusive online center with the points they have received.

Use coupon win 30,000 when using accommodation

A discount coupon of KRW 30,000 can be issued when using accommodation registered in the Regional Accommodation Discount Planning Exhibition. It is also a support scheme that the government has been implementing for local small business owners, self-employed people, and quarantine-weary individuals who are struggling with Corona 19 even before the demand revival measure this domestic.

12 local governments participating in accommodation discounts, including Gyeonggi, Gyeongbuk, Gyeongnam, Daegu, Gangwon, Daejeon, Incheon, Jeonbuk, Jeonnam, Chungnam, Chungbuk, and Busan, are issuing an additional discount coupon (20,000 win), so you can use it usefully.

Coupons are provided when booking in online travel agency (OTA) applications (apps) and on the web.

In terms of accommodation, you can receive a 50% discount (up to KRW 50,000) when booking at a Korean tourism quality certified accommodation facility when booking through a participating OTA app / web.

In addition, with discounts from cooperating organizations, Gyeonggi Sea Travel Week Product Planning Exhibition (accommodation and leisure discounts) (Gyeonggi Tourism Organization), accommodation discounts at Bito Island Sinwoori Resort (up to 16%) (Sacheon, Gyeongnam), and discounts on travel accommodation in Goradei Village Workation (20%) ) (Korea Forestry Promotion Agency).

A reduction in essential travel costs among measures to revive domestic demand[관계부처 합동 자료]

A 10% percent increase in the income deduction rate for cultural expenses and traditional markets

From April to December, the income deduction rate for cultural costs and traditional market expenditure will be temporarily increased from 30% to 40% for cultural costs and 40% to 50% for traditional markets, respectively that, by 10 percentage points.

In addition, you can use the support measures implemented by all ministries, and as the Ministry of Personnel Innovation announced on March 16, Buddha’s Birthday (May 27) and Christian Birthday (December 25) have adding them as substitute holidays reflected in this domestic demand regeneration plan, can contribute to boosting domestic demand through future consumption plans.

For victims of charter fraud, the deposit is first protected against the tax (a tax imposed on the real estate for which an enforcement action occurred relating to the property, such as a comprehensive real estate tax) later than the rent deposit, targeting the victim tenant whose auction or auction process is in progress Therefore, I hope that the victims who have regained their mental stability will actively participate in the government’s stance.

Even if home shopping carts are empty due to high prices, as the financial authorities are in the process of lowering the loan interest rate, it is recommended that individuals who benefit from an increase in disposable income as the burden of ad -payment of principal and interest be reduced, enjoy the effect of increased purchasing power.

※[세종백블]is a serial series where a resident reporter in Sejong provides briefings back (unofficial briefings) on policies announced by the government, as well as the meaning behind the policies and behind-the-scenes stories that government. It delivers fun and information to readers at the same time by increasing understanding of policies and conveying small news from public officials.

thlee@heraldcorp.com