During Chuseok, Convenience Stores Serve as Pharmacies and Banks... "From Over-the-Counter Medicine to Cash Withdrawal"

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Products are displayed at a convenience store in Seoul.

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chunhan] Recently, more people are visiting convenience stores during the Chuseok holiday period as pharmacies and banks close their doors.

According to the industry on the 11th, sales of safety over-the-counter drugs during last year's Chuseok increased by 12.4% at GS25, 15% at 7-Eleven, and 20% at Emart24 compared to the previous year. During the same period, ATM usage increased by 106.7% at GS25 and 10% at 7-Eleven compared to the previous year.

Previously, convenience stores stocked various essential medicines such as antipyretic analgesics, digestive aids, and cold medicine, and completed ATM inspections in advance. Through this, they are reliably fulfilling their social functions as emergency relief centers in the community that operate 365 days a year and provide urgent financial services.

An industry official from the convenience store sector said, “This Chuseok, we have prepared not only to serve as dining places but also stocked safety over-the-counter drugs and completed ATM inspections in advance,” adding, “We plan to reliably perform our social role as a platform for emergency relief and urgent financial services in the community even during the holiday.”

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