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[Suzie Elis](https://giftcard.news/author/suzie-elis/) October 2, 2026 2 min [Payments & Technology](https://giftcard.news/payments-technology/) News ## [South Korea plans Onnuri voucher reform tying benefits to where balances are spent](https://giftcard.news/payments-technology/south-korea-onnuri-digital-voucher-reform-2027/) An October 1 policy plan proposes differentiated digital-voucher refunds, public-sector welfare-point conversion and stronger merchant management. 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