Napa Cabbage for 990 Won per Head... Major Discount Stores and SSMs Launch 'Kimchi-Making War'

Around 5,900 won for a pack of napa cabbage
Discounts also available on bundle radish, peeled garlic, and fresh mustard greens

Large discount stores and supermarket chains (SSMs) are launching large-scale discount events this week to coincide with the kimchi-making season. Just like the "Crab Festival" held last fall, the "10-won unit" discount promotions are being revived for kimchi ingredients, intensifying the "kimchi-making competition."

Lotte Mart Zetaflex Seoul Station Branch Agricultural Products Storefront. Provided by Lotte Mart.

Lotte Mart and Lotte Super: 5,967 won for a pack of three napa cabbages

According to the retail industry on November 12, Lotte Mart and Lotte Super will hold the "Super Save Kimchi-Making Week" for one week from November 13 to 19. This event, organized in cooperation with government ministries such as the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, will offer essential agricultural and marine products for kimchi-making at reasonable prices, while also providing broad discounts on related supplies and ingredients through their own special sales.

Through the "Nonghal Discount" program, a collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, customers who accumulate L.POINTs will receive a 20% discount on essential agricultural products for kimchi-making. "Napa cabbage (3 count)" will be sold for 5,967 won, "bundle radish (per bundle)" for 6,992 won, "peeled garlic (1kg, domestic)" for 7,992 won, and "green mustard and red mustard (domestic)" for 3,992 won each. Lotte Super will offer the same prices.

Seafood products will also be sold at reasonable prices in partnership with the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries. "Fresh oysters (100g, refrigerated)" will be available for 2,480 won, and "salted shrimp for kimchi-making (1kg)" for 11,920 won, both at a 20% discount.

Discounts on kimchi-related products have also been strengthened. "Yeongyang Nongsan Haetnim Village Sun-dried Red Pepper Powder (1kg)," made from 2025 fresh red peppers, will be sold to L.POINT members for 38,900 won, and all types of fresh Makgeolli will be available at a 10% discount when purchasing two or more bottles. In addition, on November 15 and 16, a special weekend promotion will offer "domestic pork belly and neck (100g, refrigerated)" at half price, 1,490 won, when paid with an event card.

Lotte Mart began advance reservations for salted napa cabbage earlier than any other retailer, starting on October 1. The convenience of not needing to prepare the cabbage and the reasonable price have been well received by customers, with sales of salted napa cabbage increasing by about 20% year-on-year from October 1 to November 9. Reservations will be accepted until December 14.

Homeplus 'Kimchi-Making Festival' from November 13 to 19... Limited sale of napa cabbage at 999 won per head

[Photo description] A model is introducing products for the 'Homeplus Kimchi Making Festival' event at the Homeplus Mega Food Market Live Gangseo branch on the 12th. Provided by Homeplus.

Homeplus will also hold the "Homeplus Kimchi-Making Festival" from November 13 to 19 to mark the peak kimchi-making season. The event will feature a wide selection of "kimchi essentials" at unbeatable prices, including napa cabbage, radish, garlic, meats that pair well with kimchi, and packaged kimchi.

First, for My Homeplus membership members, with an additional discount using the Nonghal Coupon, a "3-count pack of napa cabbage (limited to one pack per person)" will be sold for 2,997 won (equivalent to 999 won per head) on November 13 and 14.

Until November 19, "Gochang bundle radish (per bundle)" will be available for 5,994 won, "11 Brix Singo pear (3kg)" for 9,990 won, "soil-on green onions (per bundle)" for 4,794 won, "Natural Sunshine Fresh Red Pepper Powder (500g)" for 9,900 won, and "Red Pepper Powder for Kimchi-Making (800g)" for 15,920 won. "Peeled garlic (1kg)" will be 6,995 won, and "Yeongju fresh ginger (900g)" will be 6,950 won. "Handon Ilpum Pork Belly and Neck (100g, except Seogwipo branch)" and "Handon Ilpum Pork Shoulder (100g, except Seogwipo branch)" will be sold for 1,980 won and 1,190 won, respectively. Some products are excluded from online discounts.

Additionally, for My Homeplus members, with the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries discount applied, "Namhaean fresh oysters (200g)" will be sold for 5,490 won until November 19. "Baeksul Haseonjeong anchovy and sand lance fish sauce (4 types, 800g/2.5kg)" will be available from 4,780 won, and "Baeksul Premium Sun-dried Salt Coarse Grains (1kg/3kg)" will be available for 4,470 won and 13,200 won, respectively. To target "Kimpojok" (those who buy ready-made kimchi), 13 types of kimchi (mix-and-match allowed) will be offered at a 50% discount when purchasing two or more.

GS The Fresh '2025 Kimchi-Making Grand Festival'... 5,900 won for a pack of three napa cabbages

A model is examining napa cabbage in front of a GS The Fresh store. Provided by GS Retail.

GS The Fresh is holding the "Kimchi-Making Grand Festival" by week, offering everything from salted napa cabbage to red pepper powder in one place, and presenting fresh produce delivered directly from the source at special prices.

GS The Fresh has identified this year's kimchi-making trends as "convenience" and "thrift," and has prepared a variety of salted napa cabbage products from different regions so customers can easily prepare kimchi without having to salt the cabbage themselves. Amid rising prices for napa cabbage and radish, the company has secured a stable supply and price competitiveness for fresh produce through contract cultivation, offering them at affordable prices.

With an event card and GS ALL membership, a "3-count pack of napa cabbage" will be sold for 5,900 won, and a "bundle radish (per bundle)" for 6,900 won. "Soil-on green onions (per bundle)" will be 6,900 won, "green mustard and red mustard (900g)" for 4,980 won, and "water parsley (300g)" for 4,980 won.

A wide variety of ingredients for kimchi seasoning are also available. "Peeled garlic (900g)" will be sold for 8,900 won, "sun-dried red pepper powder (500g per pack)" for 14,800 won, and "onion (2.5kg pack)" for 4,980 won. At some stores, customers can purchase salted napa cabbage on the same day, making kimchi preparation even more convenient.

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