GS25 Offers Half-Price Delivery Even During Holiday Weekends... 24-Hour Courier Service Available

GS25, Last Chuseok Period Half-Price Parcel Service Grows 3142%
Up to 500 Won Discount Coupon Applied... Parcel Submission and Delivery for 1100 Won

[Asia Economy Reporter Yuri Kim] GS25 announced on the 8th that it expects a significant increase in customers using 'GS25 Half-Price Parcel Service,' operated by GS Networks, during the Lunar New Year holiday and has launched promotions including discount coupons.

GS25 stated, "Due to the increase in customers not returning home because of COVID-19 and other reasons, more people are sending belated gifts to family, relatives, and acquaintances. We anticipate a significant rise in the use of GS25 Half-Price Parcel Service, which is available 24/7 even during the holiday period. Accordingly, we are conducting service training and providing discount coupons."

Looking at the usage data of GS25 Half-Price Parcel Service, during last year's Chuseok holiday period (September 30 to October 2), when the number of homebound travelers decreased compared to the previous year due to social distancing measures, the service showed an explosive growth of 3142% compared to the previous year.

Unlike regular parcel services that stop during holiday periods, GS25 Half-Price Parcel Service is available 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. The service uses GS25’s logistics and delivery network, allowing parcels to be sent and picked up at GS25 stores, with acceptance and delivery available even on holidays, making it the only nationwide parcel service operating year-round without breaks. Although delivery takes from one to a maximum of three days after collection, it has the advantage of allowing parcel processing without the need for individual storage during periods when regular parcel services are closed. The number of deliveries surged approximately 1726% last year compared to the previous year due to its affordable cost. Prices range from a minimum of 1,600 KRW (under 500g) to a maximum of 2,100 KRW (up to 10kg), which is up to 65% cheaper than regular parcel services.

During this Lunar New Year holiday period, parcels can be sent starting at 1,100 KRW with a maximum discount of 500 KRW. From February 1, new members signing up for GS25 convenience store parcel services will receive a 200 KRW discount coupon for Half-Price Parcel Service, entering a referrer ID will grant another 200 KRW discount coupon, and reserving Half-Price Parcel Service will earn a 100 KRW discount coupon, allowing a total discount of 500 KRW. Additionally, on weekends and public holidays, 200 KRW discount coupons usable on the same day will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis through the KakaoTalk channel, enabling same-day use during the Lunar New Year holiday period.

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