Gokseong Mall, Making Billions Just Two Weeks After Opening

Published 22 Sep.2023 19:56(KST)

20% Discount to Celebrate Surpassing 100 Million Won in Sales

"I wish this had existed earlier, why did it only appear now?"

Mr. A, who sells agricultural products in Gokseong-gun, Jeollanam-do, is these days extremely busy attaching delivery labels.

[Image courtesy of Gokseong-gun]

Mr. A became this busy after Gokseong Mall opened.

In fact, he did not have high expectations. Since it was run by the county and the commission fees were almost none, he thought he wouldn't lose out.

Mr. A's thoughts were pleasantly proven wrong.

After registering products on Gokseong Mall, within a day or two, his phone kept ringing continuously. It was order notification messages.

Gokseong Mall is proving to be a blessing for local farms and producers.

According to Gokseong-gun, Gokseong Mall surpassed 100 million KRW in sales on September 20.

Since it opened on September 5, it took just about two weeks since the grand opening.

The true value of Gokseong Mall can be seen in the purchase reviews posted on users' SNS, mom cafes, and various communities, filled with compliments such as delicious, fresh, and will purchase again.

This indicates a high level of satisfaction with the products. Some items like rice and fruits have been sold out continuously.

Following the successful grand opening, Gokseong-gun is accelerating efforts to ensure Gokseong Mall offers more diverse and high-quality products.

The local businesses are also encouraged by the atmosphere.

Additional applications for store openings are coming in from companies that did not participate at the time of the opening.

Currently, Gokseong Mall has 89 companies and 312 product items registered, with 52 items awaiting registration.

Customer appreciation events are also being prepared abundantly.

Starting from October 5, to celebrate surpassing 100 million KRW in sales, a 20% discount event on all products will be held.

Also, 30 members who write congratulatory comments on surpassing 100 million KRW will be selected by lottery to receive Baeksemi rice.

The special exhibition "The Season of Rice Vacation Has Returned" will also be held from October 5.

Gokseong-gun's 2023 newly harvested rice can be purchased at a 10% discounted price.

Additionally, new members receive a 3,000 KRW discount coupon.

A county official said, "Every time I hear from farm officials that sales have increased thanks to this, I feel proud and responsible."

He added, "We are truly grateful to the customers, and we will strive to offer good quality products at good prices so that customers who purchase once can become regular customers."