Yes24 Opens Used Bookstore 'Gangseo NC Branch'

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Byung-hee] Internet bookstore Yes24 announced on the 8th that it has opened a used bookstore, 'Yes24 Gangseo NC Branch,' at NC Department Store located in Gangseo-gu, Seoul. This is the first new used bookstore opened in the Seoul area in three years since the Hongdae branch.

Yes24 Gangseo NC Branch occupies two floors, the 8th and 9th floors of NC Department Store Gangseo Branch. It offers a variety of cultural products including over 120,000 used books, the latest music albums, popular DVDs and Blu-rays, and merchandise, as well as cultural programs such as author lectures and one-day classes, providing local residents with opportunities to enjoy books and culture.

In particular, a 15-meter-long giant slide connecting the two floors and an impressive 8-meter-high signature bookshelf filled with books have been installed to add character to the bookstore. The resting area offers a panoramic view of the Seoul cityscape, enhancing the enjoyment of visiting the bookstore. Additionally, the dessert specialty caf? 'Mokaenko,' which exhibits and sells works and merchandise by various artists, is located inside, allowing visitors to enjoy reading along with diverse cultural content. Yes24 Gangseo NC Branch's business hours are from 10:30 AM to 9:00 PM on weekdays, and extended by one hour until 10:00 PM on Fridays and weekends.

To celebrate the opening of Gangseo NC Branch, Yes24 has prepared seven events full of generous benefits. When purchasing products in-store, customers will receive reading-related merchandise for purchases over 10,000 KRW, character tumblers for purchases over 30,000 KRW, and foldable book carts for purchases over 50,000 KRW while supplies last. Additionally, customers who purchase products or use the book buyback service will be given a 'Reading Passport' produced by Yes24.

Furthermore, customers who visit Gangseo NC Branch and take a certification photo, then upload it on their personal Instagram including mandatory hashtags such as 'YES24UsedBookstore' and 'YES24GangseoNCBranch' by April 30 will be entered into a draw to win a 10,000 KRW Yes24 gift certificate. Showing the posted screen to staff will allow customers to receive a 'Reading Enthusiast Sticker Pack' on the spot.

Along with this, various benefits are offered such as ▲up to 30% point accumulation for customers selling used books until April 30 ▲2,000 KRW discount when paying 10,000 KRW or more for used books via KakaoPay until May 8 ▲a 1,000 KRW discount coupon for new Yes24 members ▲handmade macarons for customers purchasing at the in-store caf? until April 12 (limited to the first 30 customers daily).

Yes24 operates used bookstores in a total of nine locations including Gangseo NC Branch, Gangnam, Mokdong, Hongdae in Seoul, Giheung in Gyeonggi, Seomyeon in Busan, Suyeong F1963, Banwoldang in Daegu, and Cheongju NC Branch.