South Korea Chuseok Preparations
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South Korean food companies raise prices on instant rice, canned tuna, drinks and other products ahead of Chuseok on Sept. 25. Five major banks, including KB Kookmin Bank, offer special financing totaling 15.2 trillion won for small businesses, while Shinsegae promotes artisan crafts and overseas travel as holiday gifts.
Gyeonggi Credit Guarantee Foundation Offers 10 Billion Won in Special Guarantees to Small Businesses Ahead of Chuseok
The Gyeonggi Credit Guarantee Foundation will launch a 10 billion won special guarantee program ahead of Chuseok, targeting small and medium-sized businesses and small business owners whose funding needs rise before the holiday. The program runs through the 31st of next month and marks the first holiday-specific financial support measure since the launch of Gyeonggi’s ninth elected provincial admi…
From instant rice to canned tuna and beer, food prices rise ahead of Chuseok
Prices are climbing across grocery shelves and dining establishments ahead of Chuseok, with instant rice, canned tuna, beverages, alcohol and restaurant meals all becoming more expensive. Ottogi raise…
South Korea’s five major banks offer special Chuseok financing for small businesses
South Korea’s major commercial banks will roll out special financing for small and medium-sized businesses and sole proprietors ahead of the Chuseok holiday. KB Kookmin, Shinhan, Hana and Woori banks …
KB Kookmin Bank to provide 15.2 trillion won in support for small businesses ahead of Chuseok
KB Kookmin Bank will provide 15.2 trillion won to small and medium-sized enterprises and small-business owners ahead of the Chuseok holiday, when temporary funding needs typically increase. The bank p…
