'Post Office Masks' Greatly Reduced... Number Tickets from 9:30 AM

[Asia Economy Reporter Junho Hwang] On the 6th, the quantity of health masks sold at local post offices was drastically reduced to 140,000 units. Until the previous day, 700,000 masks were sold in bundles of 5 masks per set, but from this day onward, only 1 mask per person will be sold, totaling 140,000 masks. The price of masks increased by 1,500 won, and customers must receive a numbered ticket from 9:30 AM to purchase masks. The Korea Post under the Ministry of Science and ICT announced this sales plan on its website on the 6th.

Mask Sales Units Changed

The post offices nationwide in 1,317 towns and townships will sell 85 to 90 masks per post office. Previously, 85 sets were sold, but the unit itself has changed.

The same applies to 89 post offices in Daegu and Cheongdo, special management areas for the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19). Unlike the previous day when between 190 and 750 sets were sold, from this day onward, between 230 and 700 masks will be distributed.

The Korea Post stated, "We reduced the quantity at post offices to increase sales volume at pharmacies, which have better accessibility than post offices."

Numbered Tickets from 9:30 AM

The quantity of masks that can be purchased has also decreased. Until the previous day, one person could buy 5 masks, but from this day onward, only 1 mask per person can be purchased. Until the Korea Post and Nonghyup establish a duplicate purchase verification system, only 1 mask per person can be purchased, and after that, 2 masks per person will be allowed.

The price is set at 15,000 won per mask in accordance with government policy. Masks are sold starting at 11:00 AM (except for some locations). However, customers must receive a numbered ticket starting from 9:30 AM to make a purchase.

For more details about sales post offices and other information, customers can check in advance through the Korea Post and Internet Post Office websites.

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