[Consumerwide_ Yohan, Bok Reporter] Distribution·franchise industry has begun marketing for K-SAT(Korean SAT) takers while having 4 days left till the K-SAT (17th Nov). Having the Itaewon tragedy in mind, they seemed to proceed with quiet marketing, different from last year.

K-SAT cheering giftset..best wishes for exam

Distribution·franchise industry are busy selling various K-SAT cheering giftset. Coupang is offering "Tteok-ha-ni-boot-eo-ra, chak! 2022 K-SAT (pass like a rice cake)'. This might be for you, if you are considering a unique cheering SAT giftset. ▲Tak-boot-yeot-sheu(pass like a yeot(Korean taffy)) KSAT giftset 4 pieces▲Yeot-tshu Him-ne-se-yeot (cheer up) K-SAT yeot giftset ▲Hap-gyeok-ie-dang(passed) healthy yeot ▲Simpleat protein bar ▲'Si-ru-ah-ne pumpkin-baked sweet potato glutinous rice cake (frozen)' are selling in discounted price.

Meanwhile, Homeplus is selling the cheering food·items till 16th. Snacks incl. chocolates, 20 kinds of product incl. Locknlock&Thermos thermostat lunchbox·bottle, 3 kinds of hot packs are at a discounted price. As well, they are offering a gift voucher worth 5 thousand won to customers who purchase the event product over 25 thousand won. These eventproducts are made of 252 kinds of pastry&goods that include Ferrero Rocher, Thehome flannel blanket.

Twosomeplace is selling the KSAT cheering giftset, 'Cheerup kit'. The cheerup kit is made of a small dessert, dessert poke, and a hard pouch from Twosomeplace. The dessert includes ▲Cheerup kit I, which is a macaron 6 pieces, or a macaron épais 3 pieces, depending on the store, ▲Cheerup kit II, which is made of dacquoise épais 3 pieces, ▲Cheerup kit III, which is made of nuts and chocolates 5 pieces that vitalize brain. In addition, ▲a Twosome dessert poke that contains a witty message 'Jal-jjik-ue (guess it well)' along with a 4 leaf clover that symbolizes luck, ▲a Twosome multi purpose hard pouch, and ▲a customized deco-sticker. All product of the 'Cheerup kit' can be purchased individually.

Cheong-nyeon-ttuk-jip (youngmill) is selling various giftsets as they are releasing a new KSAT cheering product, 'Pat-pat-pat chap-ssal-ttuk'. Pat-pat-pat chap-ssal-ttuk is a fusion dessert that combines a traditional ttuk(rice cake) with a trendy recipe. K-SAT cheering giftset is on sale as well. K-SAT-giftset is made of various products, including the 'Cream-ttuk 3 piece set', in which you've 3 product choices from the 13 different cream-ttuk, and a 'Kki-ni-ttuk K-SAT set' which you've 3 product choices from the 'Kki-ni-ttuk', and a 'Gold-ttuk giftset' which set includes a unique 'Gold sesame-ttuk' that wears edible Korean gilt.

Ediya coffee is selling 'ㅇㄷㅇ set' (Korean initial letter of I-di-ya) till 21th of Nov. The 'ㅇㄷㅇ set' is made of Americano and cookies. You've access to send the 'ㅇㄷㅇcard' with cheering messages to your beloved ones including the K-SAT takers, through the Idiya members application on your smartphone ('Send Idiya gift card' tab).

Discount promotion for K-SAT takers

Closing K-SAT related discount promotions and events for the test takers are pouring out in the market. First, Goobne is selling the KSAT cheering set at a discounted price for 4 thousand worth between 14th and 20th of Nov.

Lotteworld is offering a discount sale event for the test takers at the Adventure, Aquarium&observatory, Adventue Busan, and Waterpark between 17th and 30th of Nov. The Lotteworld adventure offers a 48% discounted price, 30 thousand won, for a package that includes a general user ticket and a glass of ade. Lotte aquarium (20 thousand won) and the observatory Seoulsky (21 thousand won) are offered at discounted prices, each 40% and 30%.

Novotel Ambassador Dongdaemun is offering a dinner buffet at a 50% discounted price for the test takers during the 2 weeks from 17th of Nov. Its show time package is sold for 220 thousand won, which includes a room stay and a CGV Dongdaemun movie ticket. The reservation is held till March 2023. First of all, if one presents his test verification slip or a youth card/student card at the CGV site ticket office and a cafeteria, he'll get a movie ticket worth 7 thousand won. Besides, 'Search for code number', 'Answer me, secret agent'’ events are offered. CJCGV is offering a 'Code name: Mission 11117' KSAT event till 13th of Dec. When the participants do fun missions, they're given various benefits with a movie coupon worth 7 thousand won.

Homeplus is providing a Samsung membership accumulate point benefit for those who purchase a Samsung Galaxy Z flip4 or Fold4&Buz2 pro, after presenting a K-SAT verification slip. (limited to the branches that handle the event products)

An industry-related person said, 'Having the K-SAT ahead, there have been various cheering gifts and promotion· events considering those who want to pass on their heart to test takers and those who need support. However, along with the recent social atmosphere due to the Itaewon tragedy, the market seemed to proceed with quiet marketing, different from last year. I suspect that this atmosphere might continue till the end of the year.'