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Coway named “Best Korea Brand” by Interbrand

Jun 27, 2021

Coway, a South Korean home appliance rental firm, has been named one of the “Best Korea Brands 2021” by global management consulting firm Interbrand. This year’s recognition marks the seventh year r...
South Korea’s growing craft beer boom

Jun 27, 2021

Once dominated by mass-produced best-sellers, beer industry is shifting towards more independent, smaller breweries
Shinsegae Department Store to build new landmark in Suseo

Jun 25, 2021

Shinsegae Department Store will build a new department store in the envisioned Suseo Station Transit Center Complex, the company said Friday. According to the retail giant, a consortium led by Hanwh...
SPAO launches daywear hanbok collection

Jun 24, 2021

E-Land Group’s fast fashion brand SPAO said Thursday it would launch a casual hanbok collection ranging from robes, pajamas to accessories. Ten items featuring patterns inspired by plum blossoms and...
BAT unveils eco-friendly package for Glo

Jun 24, 2021

BAT Korea has unveiled a new “Eco Package” for its tobacco heating product Glo in its latest effort to embrace environmental, social and corporate governance values. To minimize carbon emissions and...
Coupang faces biggest backlash yet as criticism mounts over working conditions

Jun 22, 2021

Death of restaurant owner after dealing with Coupang Eats customer marks latest controversy surrounding the company
Coway aims to go net-zero by 2050

Jun 21, 2021

Coway, a South Korean home appliance rental firm, will gradually reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and go net-zero by 2050, the company said Monday. Reiterating its commitment to its environmental...
Naver and CJ Logistics push for next day delivery

Jun 20, 2021

Strategic alliance opens two new fulfillment centers, ramps up efforts to challenge Coupang
Shinsegae-Naver consortium likely winner of eBay Korea takeover bid: report

Jun 16, 2021

Deal expected to give birth to new leader in competitive e-commerce retail segment
CU rolls out third collaboration beer

Jun 15, 2021

A new craft beer inspired by white sheep, a symbol of a local underwear brand, will hit CU convenience store shelves on Thursday. The Baik Yang BYC Vienna Lager is the third collaboration beer launc...
[Herald Interview] Eve: making inclusive condoms for everyone

Jun 14, 2021

Self-described ‘startup champion of political correctness’ wants to bring more open approach to sexual health
GS25 to expand AI robot delivery service

Jun 13, 2021

South Korean convenience store GS25 said Sunday that it has recently launched a delivery service using an artificial intelligence-based robot at a second location in southern Seoul. The second AI-po...
Race to take over eBay nears end, as delivery app Yogiyo seeks buyer

Jun 13, 2021

Acquisition battles to reshape South Korea’s e-commerce and food delivery app markets
Domestic demand extends improving momentum: ministry

Jun 11, 2021

South Korea's domestic demand is extending an improving trend as retail sales and consumer sentiment gained ground amid an economic recovery, the finance ministry said Friday. In its monthly economi...
First Paris Baguette store opens in Cambodia

Jun 9, 2021

SPC Group is launching the Paris Baguette bakery franchise in Cambodia, opening the first branch in the country‘s capital city, the company said Wednesday. According to SPC Group, the Korean firm be...