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S. Korean Impeachment Sales: Goodbye Park, Hello Free Room

S. Korean Impeachment Sales: Goodbye Park, Hello Free Room

Friday, 09 December 2016 06:13 AM EST

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — For many South Korean business owners, President Park Geun-hye's impeachment Friday was a moment to celebrate — with a sale.

A hotel in the harbor city of Busan put a banner outside that all of its rooms were free Friday to mark Park's suspension as president, pending a court ruling on whether to remove her from office. Mom-and-pop restaurants, a hotel near a famous beach, a music shop and a clothing store were among businesses offering discounts.

One South Korean who runs a restaurant selling $2 rice rolls known as gimbap in western Seoul said she will sell them a quarter cheaper until Saturday to celebrate.

As the influence-peddling scandal involving Park and a longtime confidante unfolded, South Korean consumer sentiment hit its lowest level in seven years in November.

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For many South Korean business owners, President Park Geun-hye's impeachment Friday was a moment to celebrate - with a sale.A hotel in the harbor city of Busan put a banner outside that all of its rooms were free Friday to mark Park's suspension as president, pending a...
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