Large Supermarkets, Food Discount Events... "Catch the Homechu-jok"

Emart will hold the "Whole Family Food Festival" for "Homechu-jok," who spend the holidays at home, until the 22nd.

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Major large-scale marts are holding food discount events for ‘Homechu-jok’ who spend the holidays at home due to the impact of COVID-19.

According to the industry on the 19th, Emart is holding the ‘Whole Family Food Festival’ until the 22nd, selling various instant foods, home meal replacements, and fresh foods at up to 40% off. In this event, for instant foods, Shinsegae Point members can purchase the ‘Premium Assorted Sushi’ made with salmon and flatfish at a discounted price of 3,000 won. ‘King Shrimp Tempura’ is available at 20% off, and ‘Korean Pork Garlic Tteokgalbi’ can be purchased at a price discounted by 2,000 won.

Emart is selling ‘Peacock Gangneung-style Jjamppong Sundubu’ for 3,000 won to customers who pay with the Emart e-card until the 19th. ‘Peacock Kimchi Tuna and Cheese Buldak Grilled Rice Balls’ can be purchased at 30% off the regular price when paying with the event card. In fresh foods, as a representative event, Emart is collaborating with the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries to sell major items at discounted prices to Shinsegae Point members. ‘Blue Crab’ and ‘Domestic Boiled Octopus’ are sold at 20% and 30% off the regular price, respectively. ‘Whole Family Freshwater Eel’ and ‘Whole Family Sea Eel’ are also offered at a 30% discount.

Homeplus is holding the ‘Homeplus 5-Day Market’ until the 20th, offering various food discounts and benefits. In this event, My Homeplus membership members can purchase frozen steamed ribs, frozen LA-style flower ribs, and Nonghyup Safe Korean Beef grilling and meat products at discounted prices. Fresh fruits such as new Hongro apples, Shine Muscat grapes, and the first harvest of Jeju Hwanggeumhyang are also sold at discounted prices.

A large mart official said, “Considering that social distancing level 4 in major areas such as the metropolitan area has been extended until after the holidays, more customers are expected to choose home dining over eating out, so we prepared this event,” adding, “Since we have prepared a wide range of various items, it will be a great shopping opportunity for customers.”

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