역대 최대 규모 '2020 코리아세일페스타'… 참여 기업 작년 2배 넘어<br /><br />South Korea's biggest annual retail event, the 'Korea Sale Festa' kicked off its 15-day run yesterday.<br />This year's shopping festival is the largest to date and it's aimed at giving the retail sector and the economy as a whole a much needed boost.<br />Our Min Suk-hyen reports.<br />This year's 'Korea Sale Festa' kicked off on Sunday.<br />And it's larger than any of the previous events since the sales festival's launch in 2016.<br />Around 1,600 major retailers, manufacturers, and distributors across the country are taking part more than twice as many as last year.<br />During the festival from November 1st to 15th, shoppers can enjoy discounts on a wide range of products, including clothes and cosmetics.<br />Under the name Korea Fashion Market, major department stores and outlets have already started offering up to 90 percent discounts on clothes and fashion accessories.<br />Best-selling electronic appliances, such as refrigerators and laptops, are up to 40 percent off, while household furniture has been reduced by 10 to 50 percent.<br />"There's also appealing deals for cars as five auto makers, including Hyundai Motor, are offering special promotions."<br />Major online stores are offering discounts of up to 60 percent in a bid to attract purchases from both local and overseas shoppers.<br />And local traditional markets are also joining the festival.<br />"The country has about 1,694 traditional markets. Of those, around 640 are taking part this year. It would be a great help if people shop at these markets during this period."<br />This year's event is expected to boost domestic spending and help the retail sector recover after being hit hard by the fallout from COVID-19.<br />Min Suk-hyen, Arirang News.<br />
