Impact of Livelihood Recovery Consumption Coupon starting to show

It's been two weeks since the Livelihood Recovery Consumption Coupons have been distributed, and sales at small businesses here have risen by 2-point-2 percent compared to the previous week.

This is according to a report by Korea Credit Data on Monday.

The data, analyzed from over 380-thousand businesses' card transactions at small businesses between July 21 and 27, shows sales at eyewear stores soaring over 56 percent, followed by fashion and clothing at 28 percent, and noodle shops and sushi restaurants with over 20 percent.

The Ministry of Interior says 90 percent of eligible recipients applied for the coupon as of 11 AM July 31.