You should check the holiday closures of department stores and large supermarkets during Chuseok

As this year’s Chuseok holiday period has become shorter, more consumers are looking to spend time with their families. As a result, there is growing interest in the holiday operating schedules of department stores, hypermarkets, outlets, and similar retailers. According to the retail industry, major department stores such as Lotte, Hyundai, and Shinsegae will mostly be closed for two days, from September 24 to 25. Closing schedules vary slightly by branch, and some stores will be closed on the 25th and 26th. Many hypermarkets will remain open even on Chuseok itself. However, Sunday, September 27, is a mandatory closing day, so many EMart and Traders branches will be closed. Lotte Mart will also close only some stores on Chuseok day, and the stores that remain open will operate on shortened hours. Many outlet malls and complex shopping malls will operate throughout most of the holiday period, or will only offer shortened hours on Chuseok day. If you plan to shop for groceries or go out, it is necessary to check each store’s operating hours before visiting.