"Don't Make a Wasted Trip"... Most Marts and Department Stores Closed on the 25th

[Asia Economy Reporter Seungjin Lee] On the 25th, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year), most department stores and large marts nationwide will be closed, so prior confirmation is necessary before visiting the stores.

According to the distribution industry, all branches of Lotte Department Store and Outlets will be closed. The Bundang, Centum City, Sangin, and Masan branches will be closed on the 25th and also on the 26th.

Lotte Mart will close one day either on the 25th or 26th depending on the store, so customers should check the operating status before visiting. The Majang Rest Area branch will remain open throughout the holiday. On Seollal day, 103 Lotte Super stores will be closed, and on the 26th, 312 stores will be closed. In the Seoul area, all Lotte Super stores will be closed on the 26th except for Songpa, Jamsil 3-dong, G Eunpyeong, and Beomseo branches.

Shinsegae Department Store will also close all branches on this day. The main store will be closed for two days until the 26th. Emart will open 55 stores including Cheonho, Dongtan, and Changwon on the 25th, and 89 stores including Bundang, Seongsu, and Wolbae on the 26th.

Traders will open 8 stores including Ansan, Cheonan, and Hanam on the 25th. On the 26th, 9 stores including Guseong, Wolgye, and Bucheon will be open. All stores will operate normally on the 27th.

Hyundai Department Store will close for two days depending on the store, reflecting the characteristics of each commercial district. The Trade Center, Kintex, Pangyo, Daegu, Ulsan, and Chungcheong branches will be closed on the 25th. The Apgujeong main store, Cheonho, Sinchon, and Mokdong branches will be closed on both the 25th and 26th. Six Hyundai Outlets will be closed only on Seollal day, the 25th.

Various events for family customers during the Seollal holiday will also be held.

Hyundai Department Store Pangyo branch will hold a 'Fur Special Exhibition' for two days on the 26th and 27th, offering over 10 brands such as Jindo Fur and Seongjin Fur with discounts up to 60% off the original sale price on clearance items.

Hyundai Outlets will hold a 'Holiday Big Chance' event with various discounts at six stores including Hyundai Premium Outlet Gimpo until the 30th.

Large shopping malls such as Lotte World Mall, Lotte Mall, and Starfield will mostly remain open without closing during the Seollal holiday, aiming to attract family customers. Lotte World Mall will hold an event until the 27th where customers who make purchases can receive tickets to the Lotte Museum through games.

At Starfield COEX Mall, the 'Seollal Parade' will be held on the 26th at 2 PM and 5 PM, featuring traditional music performances, Bongsan Talchum (mask dance), and lion dance performances.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.