Hanaro Mart to Implement 'Mask 5-Day Rotation System' Starting Tomorrow

On the 5th, as concerns over the spread of COVID-19 grow, citizens are lining up to buy masks at the Seogang branch of the West Seoul Nonghyup Hanaro Mart. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyunjung] Nonghyup Hanaro Distribution will implement a ‘Mask Purchase 5-Day System’ at 1,900 Hanaro Mart locations nationwide, excluding the Seoul and Gyeonggi areas, starting from the 14th.

Nonghyup has completed preparations for the mask 5-day system, including linking the ‘Duplicate Purchase Verification System,’ and accordingly, from the 14th, customers will be able to purchase 2 masks per person per week at Hanaro Mart for 1,500 KRW each, the same as at pharmacies and post offices.

On weekdays (Monday to Friday), purchases are allowed on designated days based on the last digit of the birth year, while on weekends (Saturday and Sunday), purchases can be made regardless of birth year. Some Hanaro Marts may be closed on weekends depending on store conditions, so it is necessary to check in advance whether the store is open.

When purchasing masks, a valid official ID (resident registration card, driver’s license, etc.) is required. Minors must bring a passport or youth ID, or bring both a student ID and a resident registration certificate. Elderly born in 1940 or earlier, children born in 2010 or later, long-term care benefit recipients, and persons with disabilities are allowed proxy purchases.

Proxy purchases can be made through cohabitants listed on the resident registration of the eligible person (for persons with disabilities, through a proxy). The proxy must present their ID and resident registration certificate (except for persons with disabilities), along with a long-term care certificate and disability registration card (disability welfare card).

Mask sales hours remain the same as before, starting from 2 PM, and with the implementation of the mask purchase 5-day system, separate distribution of numbered tickets will no longer be conducted.

For weekend closures and Hanaro Mart locations by region, as well as other detailed information, please check in advance on the Nonghyup Hanaro Distribution website and the Nonghyup Mall website.

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