Where to Buy Meoktaekkang... "Better to Go to the Mart than Convenience Store"

Convenience Store Chains Halt Orders... Resumption Expected Next Week
Large Marts Place Normal Orders Amid Limited Quantities

Nongshim's new snack, Meoktaekkang, is gaining huge popularity, causing a shortage. Convenience stores have temporarily stopped placing orders, making it impossible to buy even if customers want to, and large supermarkets can only barely secure the product by doing an 'off-run' on the delivery date.

The newly released Nongshim snack, Meoktaekkang, is experiencing a shortage. Convenience stores have failed to secure stock, and orders are currently suspended.
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According to the distribution industry on the 25th, the four major convenience stores (CU, GS25, 7-Eleven, Emart24) simultaneously stopped ordering Meoktaekkang starting the day before. Until last week, orders were placed in a limited manner, but supply itself has been cut off due to insufficient stock. A convenience store industry official said, "We plan to resume orders once a sufficient quantity that can be supplied to stores is secured sometime next week."

Even if orders resume, it is unlikely to meet the increasing consumer demand. This is because each convenience store headquarters, which receives the product from Nongshim, is strictly limiting the quantity supplied to stores. Emart24 is in a relatively better situation by allowing 6 bags per store, while the other convenience stores only sell 4 bags per week. This is why it is difficult to find Meoktaekkang even when visiting convenience stores on the delivery day.

Although large supermarkets are placing orders normally, it is equally difficult to purchase due to the very limited supply. A supermarket official said, "Most of the production volume is going to convenience stores," and added, "Orders are being placed within limited quantities, so it is true that it is hard for consumers to obtain the product." However, since orders are placed regularly, the common explanation from supermarkets is that if customers succeed in an 'open run' on the delivery day, they can purchase it.

Currently, posts are steadily appearing on secondhand sites selling Meoktaekkang at twice the normal price. This is a phenomenon caused by the Meoktaekkang shortage crisis. This situation is expected to continue until the supply and demand of Meoktaekkang stabilize, coupled with the increased demand.

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