During the Lunar New Year holiday, most department stores are closed for two days, including New Year's Day.
Most hypermarkets remain open during the holidays.
However, as each store has different days off, it is recommended to check in advance whether the store you want to use is closed.
According to the retail industry today (29th), most Lotte Department Store stores will be closed on the 31st and on February 1, the day of the Lunar New Year.
Bundang, Daegu and Masan branches will be closed on February 1st and 2nd.
All Lotte Outlets are closed on Lunar New Year's Day, and Lotte Mall is open throughout the holidays except for the Sanbon branch, which is closed on Lunar New Year's Day.
Among the Shinsegae Department Store stores, the main branch and Daejeon Shinsegae Art & Science branch will be closed on the 1st and 2nd of the following month, which is Lunar New Year's Day, and the Hanam branch will be closed only on February 1.
10 stores, including the Gangnam branch, will be closed on the 31st, the day before Lunar New Year, and on February 1, the day of the Lunar New Year.
Hyundai Department Store closes every two days during the Lunar New Year holidays.
The Trade Center branch, The Hyundai Seoul, Pangyo branch, and Mokdong branch will be closed on the 31st and February 1st, and 6 stores including the Apgujeong Main Store and Sinchon Branch will be closed on February 1-2.
Eight Hyundai Outlet stores will be closed for only one day on February 1.
Most hypermarkets are open throughout the holidays, with the exception of some stores being closed on Lunar New Year's Day.
E-Mart has 50 stores, and Lotte Mart and Homeplus have 20 stores each, which will close on Lunar New Year's Day.
E-Mart stores that are open on February 1st will be closed until 9pm on the same day, and all stores will close at 10pm from the 2nd.
In addition, most large shopping malls such as Lotte World Mall and Starfield continue to operate during the Lunar New Year holidays.