Sold at a 'Bargain Price'... The 'Yoon Watch' That Skyrocketed After the Arrest

After Martial Law, Yoon Watch Price Plummeted, Now Soaring Again
Analysis Suggests Rallying Effect Among 2030 Generation Supporters

Since the 12·3 martial law, the price of the commemorative watch of President Yoon Seok-yeol, which had become very cheap, has recently surged again on secondhand trading platforms. In particular, just a month ago, the 'Yoon Seok-yeol watch' was priced in the 50,000 KRW range on secondhand platforms, but it has recently soared to the 200,000 KRW range. Analysts suggest that the rallying effect of President Yoon's supporters is also influencing the secondhand market.

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On the 17th, numerous sales posts titled 'Unused Yoon Seok-yeol President Watch' appeared on various secondhand trading platforms. The resale price of President Yoon's commemorative watches in these posts ranges from 150,000 KRW to 300,000 KRW. Especially, the unused gold-plated wristwatch is priced in the 300,000 KRW range. This watch features a gold-plated phoenix symbolizing the President of the Republic of Korea and the national flower, the Mugunghwa, with 'Yoon Seok-yeol' written below in the President's handwriting.

The price of the commemorative watch of President Yoon Seok-yeol, which had become very cheap after the December 3 martial law, has recently surged again on secondhand trading platforms. Photo by the Presidential Office

Previously, after the declaration of the 12·3 emergency martial law, the price of President Yoon's watch plummeted and was traded around 50,000 to 60,000 KRW. However, after President Yoon's arrest, the watch price skyrocketed. Besides watches, various goods featuring President Yoon, such as stamps, wall clocks, and mugs, are also appearing as items for sale on secondhand sites. On online communities crowded with ruling party supporters, comments such as "Where can I get the commemorative watch?" "The commemorative watch price has surged. Money never lies," "There is a Yoon Seok-yeol watch frenzy. Get it quickly if you want one," and "If time passes, it will be too expensive to buy even if you want to. Better buy now," are being posted.

On the 17th, numerous sales posts titled "Unused Yoon Seok-yeol President Watch" were uploaded on various secondhand trading platforms. In these sales posts, the resale price of President Yoon's commemorative watch is set between 150,000 and 300,000 won. Naver Cafe 'Junggonara'

There is also analysis that the price increase is related to the rise in the President's approval rating. Recently, a poll showing President Yoon's approval rating close to 40% sparked controversy. Subsequently, poll results indicating a rising trend in President Yoon's approval rating and opposition to impeachment have continued, albeit with some differences in degree. In particular, it is speculated that the demand from supporters in their 20s and 30s, who are highly active online, is rapidly increasing. Earlier, on the 14th, Kwon Young-se, the Emergency Response Committee Chairman, said at the party youth committee chair appointment ceremony held at the National Assembly, regarding recent approval rating trends, "Recent polls show that support from the 20s and 30s age groups for our party has increased significantly."

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