Heavy Rain Floods Large Shopping Mall... Hundreds of Convenience Stores Also Damaged

Delivery Delays Occur in Some Areas During Early Morning

Flood damage at IFC Mall.

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] The distribution industry is experiencing a series of damages due to heavy rain pouring down in the central region.

According to the industry on the 9th, around 9 p.m. the previous day, water leakage occurred from the ceiling of the IFC Mall in Yeouido, Seoul, causing rainwater to pour inside the shopping mall. As a result, rainwater cleanup and ceiling restoration work were carried out throughout the night. An IFC Mall official explained, “We identified the cause immediately the previous day and completed the restoration overnight,” adding, “It is currently operating normally.”

At Starfield COEX Mall, damage occurred as water leaked and accumulated on the floor in front of the Byeolmadang Library and the adjacent Starbucks store. Restoration work was carried out overnight, and it is now operating normally. A representative from Shinsegae Property said, “Fortunately, there was no major damage, and restoration is currently underway, so normal operations are ongoing,” adding, “We have conducted sorting work for some books that got wet.”

Convenience stores also suffered continuous damage. In the case of CU, about 200 stores have been affected so far by flooding, leakage, and power outages. Approximately 60% of restoration has been completed, but 7 stores remain unable to operate. GS25 experienced flooding in 46 stores located in Gangnam-gu, Seocho-gu, and Dongjak-gu, while Seven Eleven had flooding in about 40 stores. Since the convenience store headquarters have insurance, it is expected that the full amount of damages will be compensated.

Delivery disruptions occurred in online shopping malls. Market Kurly, SSG.com, Oasis Market, and others reported delivery delays in some areas due to overnight road flooding, traffic control, and flooding in apartment underground parking lots. A Market Kurly official stated, “For places where delivery was inevitably difficult due to road control, we will notify customers separately and proceed with refunds.” An SSG.com representative said, “In areas such as Gangnam and Seocho in Seoul where road and apartment access was impossible, vehicles had to turn back, and delayed deliveries were made once access was restored.”

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