All Convenience Stores Look the Same? Summary of the 5 Major Convenience Stores' Attractive Points

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When you suddenly feel thirsty, when you are hungry but have nothing suitable to eat, or when you urgently need medicine, we head to the convenience store near our home. In the past, convenience stores were thought of as places to visit only when you urgently needed a certain product, but now they have become general stores. They truly have everything except what you can't find anywhere. However, even these convenience stores have different characteristics depending on the franchise...! What specialized products does each convenience store offer?

CU

If you feel hesitant to go to a cafe but want a dessert that satisfies both taste and appearance, stop by CU. CU is a dessert hotspot. They mainly offer macarons and various slice cakes, with quite a diverse selection. With winter approaching, you can now find many strawberry desserts. Besides these, there are also various snacks like tteok-kkochi (rice cake skewers) and omelets that can serve as light meals.

*We are waiting for the re-release of the ‘ㅇㄱㄹㅇ ㅂㅂㅂㄱ (Igeoreal Banbakbulga) Tiramisu’ that was once sold at CU.

emart24

emart24 is a convenience store specialized in alcoholic beverages, especially wine. It’s the kind of magic that makes you exclaim, “Is this really at a convenience store?” Of course, it varies by location, but the large wall shelves are filled with so many kinds of wine that it feels reassuring. (It’s not mine, but it still makes me happy.) According to data, emart24 sold 1.43 million bottles of wine in the first half of this year, averaging 5.5 bottles per minute.

*There is a well-prepared catalog with wine information, so head to emart24 when you need wine.

GS25

Following its private brand (PB) YOU US products, GS25, which recently introduced products through the ‘Gat Saeng Planning’ content, is a convenience store strong in ready-to-eat meals. They offer various lunchboxes in collaboration with the Michelin Guide famous restaurant ‘Geum Dwaeji Sikdang’ and trot singer ‘Lee Chan-won’. Also, you can find the ‘Bigger Triangle Kimbap’ which is larger than the usual triangle kimbap, satisfying our hungry stomachs.

MINISTOP

Those who know, know! MINISTOP is a hidden ice cream hotspot convenience store. The soft serve ice cream is so delicious that they could specialize in selling just that, and the editor couldn’t keep this secret alone! Ice creams priced around 1,000 to 2,000 won come in various flavors based on milk, including chocolate and berry. Also, one of MINISTOP’s biggest attractions is the variety of fried snacks available. When you see fried chicken legs, hot bars, fish cake bars, and other items that rival rest area snacks, you might naturally open your wallet.

7-ELEVEN

7-ELEVEN operates the ‘Seven Cafe’, which uses a self-developed coffee drip machine. It differentiates itself from other cafes by offering affordable prices and excellent quality. They provide a balanced blend of beans from Brazil, Colombia, Uganda, and Ethiopia, allowing you to choose coffee according to your preference, including Americano, latte, mocha, and caramel latte.

Photo = Captured from each company’s homepage and official Instagram, YouTube

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