"First Half's Biggest Shopping Festival" Shinsegae Simon Hosts 'Premium Outlet Shopping Carnival'

From June 1 to 12 at Yeoju, Paju, Busan, and Siheung Premium Outlets
Unique content ranging from one-day classes to art and eco fairs
Gift events + toy capsule event for mobile app members also included

[Asia Economy Reporter Yuri Kim] Shinsegae Simon Premium Outlets announced on the 30th that it will hold the largest shopping festival of the first half of the year, the 'Premium Outlet Shopping Carnival,' from the 1st to the 12th of next month.

This event will be held simultaneously at all locations. Under the concept of 'Byeolbyeol Market', each center will feature unique content. Design elements seen at overseas carnival destinations will be incorporated throughout the centers to create a realistic on-site atmosphere.

At Busan Premium Outlet, from June 4 to 6 and June 11 to 12, a 'Hobby Shop' will be held offering over 30 'One-Day Classes' reflecting customers' lifestyles and tastes. The Hobby Shop has prepared various activities such as art, pottery, pop art, crafts, and caricature that people of all ages, from children to adults, can participate in together. From June 3 to 6, an Eco Flea Market selling products made from eco-friendly materials will also take place.

At Yeoju Premium Outlet, from June 10 to 12, an 'Art Flea Market' featuring art exhibitions and merchandise sales will be held. Conducted under a museum concept, this event will showcase a variety of attractions with participation from over 30 art exhibition vendors. The Gundam Base pop-up exhibition and experience event will also run until June 6. This pop-up store has been newly arranged to allow customers to purchase limited edition products and participate in assembly experiences.

At Siheung Premium Outlet, from June 3 to 6, an 'Eco Fair' will be held in celebration of Environment Day, where visitors can see upcycled artworks and related products. Sustainable household items made from recyclable plastics, fabrics, and leather will be available. A customer experience space for making upcycled products will also be provided. Two works by recycle artist Um Arong will be displayed in the Siheung Central Garden. Visitors can also enjoy mini concerts held outdoors. The crossover ensemble Tantara will perform twice daily on weekends during the event period.

At Paju Premium Outlet, from June 1 to 6 and June 10 to 12, an 'Art Fair' will be held where visitors can enjoy art exhibitions and experience events simultaneously. The exhibition will be held together with MULASEC, which sells reproductions of European masterpieces by Vincent van Gogh, Monet, and others. A flea market featuring various art-related goods and a drawing experience space for customer participation will also be provided.

Shinsegae Simon will also hold a gift event at all locations from June 1 to 6 and June 10 to 12 for customers who purchase event cards. Genre-specific gift events are prepared where customers who purchase men's and women's fashion, contemporary, or golf items worth 400,000 or 600,000 KRW or more will receive Shinsegae gift certificates worth 20,000 or 30,000 KRW respectively (limited to same-day payments, one participation per period).

Additionally, a 'Capsule Toy' event that adds fun to shopping will be held for members of the Shinsegae Outlet mobile application (app). New app sign-ups and purchasing customers will receive one entry ticket. Prizes include admission and lesson tickets to Siheung Wave Park, ride tickets, and Shinsegae points.

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