March 3 Is "Samgyeopsal Day"... Up to 50% Off at Large Supermarkets, Hanaro Mart, and Online Malls Nationwide

On March 3, in celebration of "Samgyeopsal Day," large supermarkets, Hanaro Mart, and online malls nationwide will hold events offering discounts on Korean pork.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced on March 1 that, ahead of Samgyeopsal Day on March 3, it will promote discounted Korean pork sales throughout March to help stabilize food prices.

Pork is displayed at the meat section sales counter of a large supermarket in Seoul. Photo by Jin-Hyung Kang

By utilizing the Korean Pork Fund, discounts of up to 50% will be offered on major cuts such as pork belly and pork shoulder starting March 1 at nine large supermarket chains (with 1,000 locations nationwide), Nonghyup Hanaro Mart, and online malls.

At Seomun Market in Cheongju, a "buy one, get one free" (2kg) Korean pork belly and pork shoulder package will be available at up to 50% off from March 2 to March 3 to celebrate Samgyeopsal Day.

At 516 Korean pork-certified restaurants and butcher shops across the country, from March 3 to March 22, discounts will be offered of up to 5,000 won per menu item or up to 500 won per 100g of Korean pork.

In addition, at Nonghyup Distribution and Hanaro Distribution stores, until March 3, consumers paying with promotion cards (NH, KB Kookmin, Samsung, Lotte, Woori, Jeonbuk Bank, KakaoPay, Naver Pay, Toss, and Payco) can purchase Korean pork belly (per 100g) for 1,290 won.

Alongside the offline events, online discount events will also take place. On the official Korean Pork online mall "Handon Mall," from March 3 to March 17, a special promotion will offer up to 50% off on pork belly, pork shoulder, and more. On "Nonghyup Lively," on March 3, pork belly (per 100g) will be available for 1,990 won.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs stated that, while wholesale prices have temporarily increased due to a rise in African Swine Fever (ASF) cases compared to last year, the number of pigs culled remains around 1% of the total herd. The ministry expects supply and prices to stabilize after Samgyeopsal Day. It also announced plans to continue discount events for Korean beef and pork after March to stabilize the supply of livestock products, and to preemptively ensure supply stability for chicken and eggs during peak season (from May to August) by importing fresh and hatching eggs.

Jaesik Lee, Director General of Livestock Policy at the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, said, "Through this March pork discount support event for Samgyeopsal Day, we hope to help ease the burden of food prices for consumers, even if just a little. We will do our utmost to stabilize supply using various measures so that the public does not feel anxious about the supply of livestock products due to the spread of animal diseases."

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