Namyangju City Changes Large Discount Store Closure Day from 11th to 17th Ahead of Lunar New Year Shopping Season

Namyangju City Temporarily Adjusts Rules for Lunar New Year

Namyangju City in Gyeonggi Province announced on the 5th that, in celebration of the Lunar New Year holiday, it will temporarily change the mandatory closure day for large discount stores and some Super Supermarkets (SSMs) within the city from February 11 to the day of Lunar New Year, the 17th.

Namyangju-si, Notice of Temporary Change to Mandatory Closure Days for Large Supermarkets for the Lunar New Year Holiday. Provided by Namyangju-si

This measure is intended to improve shopping convenience for citizens during the holiday period by allowing normal operations on February 11, to reinvigorate local commercial districts that have been depressed by the economic downturn, and to guarantee holiday rest for workers in the distribution industry.

The changes will apply to seven large discount stores, including Lotte Mart (Deokso and Maseok branches), Emart (Namyangju, Dasan, Byeollae, and Jinjeop branches), and Homeplus (Jinjeop branch), as well as 32 Super Supermarkets. However, the Lotte Fresh Wolsan branch will remain closed on the 11th as before, in consideration of the convenience of nearby customers.

A Namyangju City official said, "In light of the unique circumstances of the Lunar New Year holiday, we adjusted the mandatory closure days so that both workers' right to rest and citizens' convenience can be satisfied," adding, "We hope this measure will help revitalize the local economy and foster a spirit of mutual growth."

Meanwhile, the mandatory closure days for large discount stores are designated as the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. Detailed information on this temporary change can be found in the city’s notices and announcements section on its official website.

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