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"iPhone 18 Pro 5% Off"… Shinsegae Group Late-Stage Ssg Day Deals

DevicesNovember 3, 20261 min read

Shinsegae Group's big sale event 'Ssg Day' is ending soon. E-Mart is offering discounts on new phones like the iPhone 18 Pro and Galaxy Z Fold8, plus Apple watches and earbuds.

What happened

E-Mart, a store chain in the Shinsegae Group, is running final discounts for its 'Ssg Day' sale. The sale covers digital gadgets, food, fashion, and home goods at main group companies until March 8. The group announced the news on the 3rd. The iPhone 18 Pro gets 5% off when paid with an event card. The Galaxy Z Fold8 gets 100,000 won off with an event card.

Key numbers and deals

iPhone 18 Pro: 5% off with an event card
Galaxy Z Fold8: 100,000 won off with an event card
Apple Watch SE3: 10% off with an event card
AirPods 4 ANC: 100,000 won off
Apple's 2.5 kg 'Bojagae Golden Apple': 50% off, now 6,990 won, with Shinsegae Point savings

Other deals and stores

Food and daily goods are also on sale. Crown Confectionery snacks such as Jorippong and Caramel Corn Peanut can be put in a box for one fixed price on certain days. Other sales run at Shinsegae Department Store, Shinsegae Live Shopping, Shinsegae Casa, and W Concept, with discounts of up to 92%.

Why it matters

This shows how big stores try to bring shoppers in at the end of a sale. Expensive new phones and Apple products are a big draw. A group official said shoppers lined up at stores on the first day, which shows strong interest.

What to watch

Whether the sale ends on time on March 8
How many people use the daily app coupon and roulette event
Whether more discounts are added for the final days

Glossary

E-Mart: A large store chain that sells electronics, food, and everyday goods.
Shinsegae Group: A big Korean company group that runs stores, malls, and online shops.
Ssg Day: A yearly group-wide sale event by Shinsegae Group with discounts across many brands.
Galaxy Z Fold8: A folding smartphone made by Samsung, which opens up like a small tablet.
AirPods 4 ANC: Apple wireless earbuds that block outside noise (ANC means active noise cancelling).
Shinsegae Point: A reward point system for Shinsegae shoppers that can be saved and used for discounts.

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