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a crowded place for Christmas and the end of the yearIt has the same thing as the so-called 'photo spot' where you can take pretty pictures right away
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However, it is said that the anxiety caused by the recession is hidden in the psychology of people looking for such a colorful and pretty place.
Reporter Oh Dong-gun covered it.
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a shopping mall with a Christmas spirit
People who find large trees embroidered with light bulbs never stop smiling to leave so-called "life pictures."
[Han Seung-hyun / Kumho-dong, Seoul: My child wants to take a picture with the Christmas tree because it's shiny and pretty.]
[Brian Oh / Korean American tourist: I plan to go around more pictures and shop around the store...]
When it becomes known as a photographic attraction like this, the actual number of visitors to the store increases.
The number of visitors to all three department stores increased significantly after introducing the Christmas decorative "Photo Spot" last year.
For this reason, hotels that have to be chosen by tourists are also decorating the lobby.
The 'Christmas Tree' behind me is 10 meters tall.
[Aya Nakada / Japanese Tourist: I came here to travel to see how Christmas is in Korea.]
However, there is an analysis that the anxiety caused by the economic recession lies behind the psychology of finding such a colorful place.
The more the recession, the greater the psychology to escape the stuffy reality through refreshing colors.
[Kim Daejong / Sejong University business professor: (Consumers) have a lot of anxiety, so looking at colorful lights and bright things can make you feel very relaxed and promote consumption]
After all, the trees and decorations that are becoming more and more colorful are a testament to the frustrating psychology of real-life anxiety.
Uncertainty about next year's economy is growing.
Still, citizens are continuing their efforts to spend Christmas and the end of the year as usual by taking pictures with their families.
This is YTN Oh Dong-gun.
Reporter: Si Chul-woo
Design: Jung Eun-ok
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