Emart Extends Operating Hours from 10 PM to 11 PM... Returns to Normal in One Month

On the 18th, people are shopping at a large supermarket in Seoul. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chunhan] Emart has decided to return to normal operating hours after having shortened them by one hour due to the rapid spread of the COVID-19 Omicron variant.

According to the distribution industry on the 18th, Emart will readjust its store hours to operate from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. except for 22 stores that operate only until 10 p.m. due to their store characteristics.

Previously, Emart announced that it would proactively shorten its operating hours by one hour from last month until the 16th of this month to strengthen COVID-19 prevention measures.

Lotte Mart and Homeplus have been operating normally since the government eased social distancing measures. Lotte Mart operates from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Homeplus operates from 10 a.m. to midnight. However, operating hours vary slightly depending on the store characteristics.

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