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South Korea announces Chuseok relief and budget measures amid rising interest rates
President Lee Jae-myung addressed the upcoming national budget and economic challenges during a cabinet meeting, noting that rising interest rates are currently unavoidable. He emphasized the need for fiscal policy to play a precise role in minimizing the hardship faced by vulnerable populations and ensuring that growth potential is not compromised.
To address economic stability and the upcoming Chuseok holiday, the South Korean government has approved a comprehensive livelihood stability plan. This includes supplying a record 183,000 tons of 19 major seasonal goods and offering discounts of up to 50% on various agricultural, livestock, and fishery products.
Additional measures to support citizens during the holiday period include waiving highway tolls for four days, reducing KTX train fares by 10%, and providing 43.4 trillion won in holiday-related loans and guarantees. The government also plans to supply 480 billion won in policy finance for youth and vulnerable groups, a fourfold increase from the previous year.
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The government will supply a record 183,000 tons of 19 major seasonal goods to stabilize Chuseok prices. www.newstomato.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Highway tolls will be waived for four days during the Chuseok holiday period. www.newstomato.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] President Lee Jae-myung stated that rising interest rates are currently unavoidable. www.sportalkorea.com · www.mbn.co.kr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The government will provide a record 43.4 trillion won in loans and guarantees for holiday-related funding. www.newstomato.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Major agricultural, livestock, and fishery products will be discounted by up to 50%. www.newstomato.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] KTX train fares will be reduced by 10% starting this month. www.newstomato.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Policy finance for vulnerable groups and youth will be supplied at a scale of 480 billion won, four times higher than last year. www.newstomato.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The economic growth rate for this year is projected to exceed 3% due to strong exports. www.sportalkorea.com · www.mbn.co.kr