On the 11th, Guro-gu held the 'Ttaenggyeoyo' Love Rider free delivery event in front of the district office entrance (from left in the photo: Moon Heon-il, Mayor of Guro-gu, Han Yong-gu, President of Shinhan Bank).
Delivery App ‘Ttaenggyeoyo’ Selected … Brokerage Fee Reduced to 2% to Ease Burden on Small Business Owners
Delivery-Only Guro Sarang Gift Certificates to be Issued … 15% Purchase Discount Applied
Business Agreement Signed with Shinhan Bank on the 11th … ‘Guro Ttaenggyeoyo’ Scheduled for Launch in Early February
[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Guro-gu is taking its first serious step toward promoting the public delivery app ‘Ttaenggyeoyo’.
Guro-gu (Mayor Moon Heon-il) signed a business agreement with Shinhan Bank on the 11th for the public delivery app ‘Guro Ttaenggyeoyo’.
The district announced on the 12th that it will actively promote the introduction of a public delivery app based on public-private cooperation to support small business owners’ management and reduce residents’ household burdens.
The ‘Guro-type public delivery app (Guro Ttaenggyeoyo)’ combines Seoul’s order delivery service ‘Zero Delivery Union’ with local love gift certificates that apply discounts upon purchase as a payment method.
After considering brokerage fees and market share, Guro-gu selected the delivery app ‘Ttaenggyeoyo’ launched by Shinhan Bank and signed a business agreement with the bank at the district office at 3 p.m.
Mayor Moon Heon-il of Guro-gu and Bank President Han Yong-gu, who attended the agreement ceremony, discussed future business directions and pledged successful implementation of the project, showcasing a free delivery event by ‘Ttaenggyeoyo’ riders in front of the district office entrance.
According to the agreement, the district will operate the app linked with the Guro Sarang Gift Certificates. It plans to issue delivery-only gift certificates with up to a 15% discount, expected to alleviate household burdens and stimulate consumption amid the high inflation era.
The bank will apply a 2% brokerage fee to affiliated stores within the district listed on the delivery app, reducing the fee burden on small business owners.
‘Guro Ttaenggyeoyo’ is scheduled to launch in early February.
A Guro-gu official said, “This new project is expected to help revitalize the local economy. We will do our best to operate the system in cooperation with Shinhan Bank to benefit both small business owners and consumers.”
Yeongdeungpo-gu (Mayor Choi Ho-kwon) announced that it will hold the ‘2023 Lunar New Year Harmony Market’ at the central square of Mullae Park from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the 17th.
The Harmony Market is regularly held on the last Tuesday of every month but will be held two weeks earlier in January to celebrate the Lunar New Year holiday.
The Harmony Market has become a pride of Yeongdeungpo, attracting many visitors every year due to its excellent quality and affordable prices.
In particular, various participants including local traditional markets and stores and farms from sister and partner cities join to enliven the market.
This Harmony Market will feature Yeongdeungpo Traditional Market and Yeongdeungpo Fruit and Vegetable Market. They will sell various ritual items, fruits, rice cakes, traditional sweets, fish, and other high-quality products at prices lower than the market, conveying the warm affection and generosity of the market.
Additionally, 13 sister and partner cities of the district will participate to showcase local specialties. Visitors can find in one place: ▲Sweet potatoes and glutinous corn from Yeoju, Gyeonggi ▲Cordyceps militaris from Pyeongchang, Gangwon ▲Cheonggukjang from Hoengseong, Gangwon ▲Kim bugak (seaweed snack) from Dangjin, Chungnam ▲Rice and red pepper powder from Cheongyang, Chungnam ▲Seaweed from Hongseong, Chungnam ▲Salted shrimp and anchovy sauce from Nonsan, Chungnam ▲Chestnuts and peanuts from Chungju, Chungbuk ▲Green laver and seaweed from Goheung, Jeonnam ▲Grains from Yeongam, Jeonnam ▲Yeonggwang dried yellow corvina from Yeonggwang, Jeonnam ▲Salted seafood from Buan, Jeonbuk ▲Kiwi and passion fruit from Goseong, Gyeongnam.
The district expects the Harmony Market to contribute to opening sales channels and increasing income for farms, realizing the value of urban-rural coexistence. Furthermore, the district plans to make the Harmony Market a festival full of food, goods, and sights to attract many visitors.
Yeongdeungpo-gu Mayor Choi Ho-kwon said, “Please show great interest in the enriched Harmony Market welcoming the Lunar New Year, which sends off the old year and starts a new one. We will continue to revitalize the local economy through regular Harmony Markets.”
Jung-gu to Support Small and Medium Enterprises with Loan Fund in Q1
Loan Support of 4.5 Billion KRW for Small and Medium Enterprises in Q1
Seoul Jung-gu (Mayor Kim Gil-seong) will provide loan support totaling 4.5 billion KRW from the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Fund to help promising small businesses and small business owners in Jung-gu overcome financial difficulties.
Eligible applicants are small businesses and small business owners with business locations in Jung-gu who have been registered for at least six months as of the application date.
Additional points will be given to women-led companies, startups established within one year as of the application date, social enterprises, and companies employing persons with disabilities.
According to Article 8 of the Small Business Loan Project Operation Regulations, financial and insurance industries, real estate, healthcare, luxury/speculative businesses, etc., are excluded from support. Loans may also be restricted due to credit scores, delinquency history, or inability to provide collateral.
The loan limit is up to half of the previous year’s sales, with a maximum of 300 million KRW for manufacturers and 200 million KRW for other industries.
The interest rate is a fixed 1.5% per annum, with options for a 1-year grace period followed by 4 or 5 years of equal installment repayments. Loan funds must be used only for operating, facility, or technology purposes.
Applications must be submitted by the 27th at the on-site reception center on the first floor of Jung-gu Office main building, along with ▲loan application form ▲business plan ▲copy of business lease contract or registry ▲value-added tax standard certificate (2019?2022) and documents proving eligibility for preferential points. For details, contact the Small Business Support Team of the Urban Industry Division. Application forms can be downloaded by searching ‘Small and Medium Enterprise Development Fund’ on the Jung-gu website.
The district will finalize recipients and loan amounts through the district office review committee in February, followed by loan screening by banks and guarantee institutions, and plans to provide loans in March.
Meanwhile, applications for small loans under 30 million KRW will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis, with simplified preliminary screening and immediate notification to financial institutions for prompt loan execution.
Jung-gu Mayor Kim Gil-seong said, “Small business owners and SMEs are facing economic difficulties due to the impact of COVID-19 and economic downturn. Along with this support, we will strive in various ways to revive the local economy and prepare practical support measures.”
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