Nonghyup Hanaro Mart to Sell 1 Million Masks Today

Supply of 4.2 Million Masks Over Six Days Starting Last Month 27
Approximately 450,000 More Masks Secured Compared to Original Sales Plan

On the 3rd, as the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) continued, commuters near Gwanghwamun in Seoul hurried on their way to work wearing masks. Photo by Hyunmin Kim kimhyun81@

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyunjung] Nonghyup Hanaro Distribution announced on the 4th that it will sell 1 million masks nationwide through Hanaro Mart.

Under the 'Emergency Supply Adjustment Measures for Masks and Hand Sanitizers,' Nonghyup initially planned to supply about 550,000 masks daily as public supply, but through continuous efforts to secure additional quantities and cooperation with related government departments, it is focusing on supplying as many masks as possible to the market.

In fact, since being designated as a public sales outlet, Nonghyup has supplied a total of 4.2 million masks to the market over six days from February 27 to March 3.

On the 4th, it plans to sell 1 million masks nationwide through 2,219 Hanaro Mart stores, an increase of 300,000 masks compared to the previous day. Sales will start at 2 PM at each store, and masks will be sold at the manufacturer's wholesale price (averaging around 1,100 KRW) with a limit of 5 masks per person. However, prices may vary slightly depending on the type of health masks (filter fabric, KF grade, etc.).

Nonghyup explained that to minimize inconveniences such as customers lining up and increased waiting times, various measures such as distributing numbered tickets at each store and announcing remaining stock are being reviewed and implemented. Additionally, they requested that people refrain from repeated purchases so that more citizens can purchase masks fairly.

For detailed information such as the locations of Hanaro Mart stores by region, please check the Nonghyup Hanaro Distribution website and the Nonghyup Mall website.

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