CreatripTeam

As temperatures drop, South Korea’s retailers are showcasing winter apparel, bedding and seasonal groceries with discounts and pop-up events. Lotte Department Store runs a “2025 Goose & Wool Fair” through next month with exclusive goose down duvets at 50–75% off and a special jewelry exhibition celebrating Hangeul (Korean alphabet). Shinsegae hosts a BABYMONSTER pop-up featuring merch and album perks. Hyundai Department Store stages a Tintin pop-up (Belgian comic character) and a 40th-anniversary art exhibition at its Apgujeong flagship. Supermarkets and marts — Emart, Homeplus, Lotte Mart — offer fall fruit festivals, bakery half-price sales, and budget “Super Save Week” grocery deals. E-commerce platforms — Coupang, SSG.com, Lotte ON, 11st — run early-launch beauty events, exclusive bakery collaborations, diet and inner-beauty campaigns, and winter fashion sales. Many promotions include freebies, discounts and in-store experiences to attract early holiday shoppers.