On the 6th, a customer is purchasing a COVID-19 self-test kit at the convenience store CU.

On the 6th, a customer is purchasing a COVID-19 self-test kit at the convenience store CU.

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chunhan] Convenience stores announced on the 6th that they will simultaneously reduce the prices of COVID-19 self-test kits starting from the 7th.


CU will lower the prices of six types of self-test kits sold at stores such as Osang Healthcare and Wells Bio from the previous 6,000 won to 5,000 won.


GS25 will reduce the prices of three types of two-pack products from SD Biosensor and others from 12,000 won to 10,000 won, and three types of single-pack products from Rapigen and others from 6,000 won to 5,000 won.


7-Eleven will lower the prices of three types of self-test kits sold in smaller quantities to 5,000 won, and Ministop will sell Humasis products at 5,000 won.



A convenience store industry official said, "We are doing our best to stably supply self-test kits at reasonable prices to the public suffering from the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic," adding, "We will continue to serve as a public infrastructure that meets the needs of the people in the closest places."


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