Marking its seventh year, Korea Post is running 'Santa Post Office of Love' at several post offices in Korea from December 12 to the end of the month.
A total of nine post offices including Seoul Central Post Office, post offices in such cities as Uijeongbu, Changwon, and Gongju are decorating their buildings with Christmas ornaments.
On December 22, nearly 100 Santa postmen from all around the nation gathered at the Seoul Central Post Office along with several important figures including the Minister of Knowledge Economy Hong Seok-woo and president of Korea Post Kim Myung-ryong for a welcoming ceremony.
The Santa Post Offices are decorated with the theme of Santa's Village and employees at the office all welcome customers with wearing Santa costumes. Children can take pictures with Santa Claus at the post office and receive a special stamp with Santa or other Christmas symbols.
The Santa postmen wearing Santa costumes deliver packages during the duration of the event and also bring gifts such as rice, stationery, and household items to the needy.
The participating post offices are also holding temporary events including writing a letter of hope, a small concert for needy teenagers, a magic show, and a stamp exhibition. Volunteer events are also hosted by the Santa postmen such as visits to welfare centers and flea markets for fundraising.
Uijeongbu Post Office and Gongju Post Office are hosting a time machine event. Those who want to receive a letter on the same day next year can drop it off at those post offices. The event allows participants to write their New Year's resolutions and send them to themselves a year in the future.
By Jessica Seoyoung Choi
Korea.net Staff Writer
Source : www.korea.net/news.do... ( English Korean )
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