Emart to Hold October "Whaleit Festa" ... Up to 50% Off Pork Belly, Squid, and More

From September 30 to October 5
"The Ultimate Discount Festival" Theme
Chuseok Holiday Foods, Fresh Products, and Travel Bags on Sale

Emart announced on September 25 that it will hold the October "Whaleit Festa" from September 30 to October 5.

Meat section at an Emart store in Seoul. Photo by Yonhap News

The theme of this event is "The Ultimate Discount Festival." Emart will offer Chuseok holiday foods such as freshly harvested apples, as well as key fresh products for price stabilization like pork belly and squid, at affordable prices. There will also be products for customers planning trips during the holiday period, such as travel bags and portable screens.

Freshly harvested apples are being offered at the lowest prices in the industry, while domestic pork belly and pork neck (chilled) will be discounted by 50%. Large thawed squid (ocean-caught) will be sold at a 40% discount for 2,748 won each.

All travel bags from brands such as Dunlop, Skono, Wheelpack, and Atlas will also be discounted by 40%. The featured product, "Dunlop New Babel," will be available for 77,400 to 101,400 won.

Emart October Whaleit Festa. Photo by Emart

The "Great Portable Screen" smart display, which can be used wirelessly for up to six hours, will be available for 399,000 won-a 100,000 won discount when purchased with an event card. Additionally, 20,000 e-money points will be credited.

Other promotions include "pick-and-mix" events for processed foods and household goods, as well as 50% discounts and buy-one-get-one-free offers. Jung Yangoh, Head of Strategic Marketing at Emart, said, "The October Whaleit Festa will run for six days, allowing us to meet all shopping demand dispersed over the long holiday. We will continue to make strong price investments in our products to help alleviate customers' concerns about rising prices."

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