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People wait in line to apply for cash handouts, called "consumption coupons," from the government in the southeastern port city of Busan on July 21, 2025. As part of a government initiative aimed at stimulating domestic consumption, all South Korean citizens residing in the country as of June 18 will receive a one-time payment of 150,000 won, with additional targeted assistance to be provided based on income levels. (Yonhap)
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S. Korea begins cash handouts to all citizens
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