Convenience Stores Launch Kimchi Sales for Kimjang Season... "Order Easily"

Seven Eleven announced on the 9th that it will start pre-order sales of kimchi for kimjang until the end of next month.

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Every year, the number of 'Gimpo-jok' (those who give up on making kimchi) is increasing due to rising prices and inconvenience, while consumers looking for kimchi for kimjang are also increasing at convenience stores.

According to 7-Eleven on the 9th, sales of kimjang kimchi last year grew by 27.1% compared to the same period the previous year, showing steady annual demand growth. 7-Eleven expects the number of consumers purchasing packaged kimchi to increase this year as well, and will offer pre-orders for kimjang kimchi until the end of next month.

The products on sale this time include a total of 11 types, ranging from large-sized packaged kimchi to small-pack gourmet kimchi for one to two-person households, and premium kimjang ingredients, all made using only domestic ingredients. Pre-orders can be made through 7-Eleven stores and the mobile application (app) Seven App, and the products will be delivered free of charge to the designated address.

Emart24 will sell three types of Chosun Hotel kimchi by order at stores nationwide from the 11th of this month until the 15th of next month.

Emart24 will sell three types of Chosun Hotel kimchi by order at stores nationwide from the 11th of this month to the 15th of next month. Chosun Hotel kimchi uses carefully selected domestic napa cabbage, radish, and red pepper powder, and is made with a special broth recipe by Chosun Hotel chefs to bring out a deep umami flavor. Customers can visit a nearby Emart24 store, fill out the order form at the bottom of the leaflet, and make payment; the delivery will be shipped by courier on the Wednesday of the following week from the order date. Kimjang products such as Olban Kitchen salted napa cabbage and seasoning for self-kimjang families are also prepared.

An Emart24 official said, “In response to the growing trend of customers enjoying delicious kimchi purchases, we have prepared various kimchi products such as Peacock Chosun Hotel whole cabbage kimchi, and also offer salted cabbage and kimchi seasoning for self-kimjang families,” adding, “We expect positive responses from both the Gimpo-jok who give up on kimjang and the self-kimjang families who make kimchi themselves.”