Adhering to new policies, resellers in Korea are no longer allowed to buy and resell footwear on the secondary market. The new regulations are most discriminatory to the individuals who are attempting…
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Burger chain Five Guys to enter South Korea
Five Guys will open its first Seoul branch early next year at Hanwha Galleria. With the hashtag “(Five Guys) finally landed in Korea”, Kim Dong-sun, head of strategic management at Hanwha Galleria, po…
Korean businesses are investing in vegan food products
In response to the growing vegan population of 180 million people worldwide, South Korean food companies are expanding their plant-based menu items and restaurants.…
Korean retail sales surge in August
Retail sales in South Korea surged in August, as more consumers returned to outdoor activities amid eased antivirus legislation and preparations for the Chuseok holiday.…
6 niche Korean perfume brands to keep an eye on
Over the past decade, niche fragrance brands such as Byredo, Le Labo, Diptyque, and Jo Malone have dominated the fragrance market. As consumers seek a more personalised and intimate fragrance experien…
First Studio Nicholson store in Asia opens in Korea
UK-based fashion label, Studio Nicholson, has opened its first standalone store in Asia, in South Korea, in partnership with Samsung C&T Fashion Division’s Beaker. Studio Nicholson’s is located o…
Korean e-wallets partner with Alipay+ to promote cashless travel
Leading mobile payment providers across Asia announced today an integration of Alipay+ cross-border digital payment solutions in South Korea in an effort to jointly promote cashless travel in the coun…
Lotte harnesses Korea’s running trend by introducing its own Running Crew
Lotte Department Store is introducing its own running crew alongside a series of running-themed activations, as part of its strategy to capitalize on the growing Running Crew trend among Korea’s…
LVMH Taps Michael Schriver To Oversee Greater China, Korea
Luxury conglomerate LVMH has named Michael Schriver, a veteran executive from the group’s DFS, Louis Vuitton and Tiffany units, to lead its operations in China and South Korea as Group President for N…
Apple to open fourth South Korea store
U.S. tech giant Apple is set to open its fourth store in South Korea this month, expanding its presence in the country to compete with local rival Samsung Electronics Co. Dubbed ‘Apple Jamsil’, the co…