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Golden Blue to become first Korean whiskey to be exported to US

Jan 25, 2021

South Korean whiskey company Golden Blue said Monday that its Golden Blue Sappirus will hit the US market in February. Having been shipped Saturday, the blue-bottled whiskey will become the country’...
[Herald Interview] Microbiome key to personalized health supplements

Jan 25, 2021

Korean startup’s technology meets Amway’s global product lineup
Direct purchasing from overseas increases by 71% in 2020 with COVID-19: Malltail

Jan 25, 2021

While global travel has come to a virtual standstill due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people have turned to buying goods directly from overseas retailers last year, a delivery service company said Monda...
Retailers get ready for Lunar New Year

Jan 25, 2021

Tmon, Olive Young and Shinsegae ramp up online efforts before gift-giving season
Beauty stores ‘battered’ by coronavirus pandemic

Jan 24, 2021

Mask wearing and online shopping boom deals blow to physical stores
Gopizza achieves monthly sales of W100m in Singapore

Jan 21, 2021

Gopizza, a Korean pizza franchise specializing in single servings, saw sales break past SG$100,000 ($75,000) in Singapore in December, eight months after its first launch in the country, the company ...
Samyang Foods vows to focus on ESG program

Jan 21, 2021

Samyang Foods on Thursday unveiled a new corporate management vision that focuses on environment, society and improved corporate governance. The company, known globally for its popular Buldak Spicy ...
Jin Air’s ready meals become a hit amid home meal replacements boom

Jan 21, 2021

Low-cost carrier Jin Air has sold over 10,000 of its in-flight themed ready meals in their first month, according to the airline -- nearly one every four minutes. The ready-meal series including bee...
Coway’s air purifier wins accolades at CES

Jan 21, 2021

For a sixth year in a row, Coway has won honors at this year’s CES technology show, the company said Thursday. The South Korean firm’s air purifier AP-1019D has been recognized for its innovative te...
Speculation over eBay’s sale of Korean unit grows amid appointment of new local CEO

Jan 20, 2021

EBay Korea appointed Chun Hang-il as its new chief executive officer on Wednesday, amid growing speculation that the US e-commerce firm is poised to sell its business interests in South Korea. Chun,...
Coupang offers up to 50% discount for 'global shopping day'

Jan 19, 2021

From Tuesday, Coupang is holding a two-day special promotion event, offering up to 50 percent discount on products purchased overseas and products directly imported by the e-commerce firm, the compan...
Myeong-dong: Korea’s largest shopping street faces extended crisis

Jan 17, 2021

Problems in Myeong-dong predate COVID-19, but outbreaks, strict border control were nail in the coffin
Market Kurly wins packaging award for cooling cardboard box

Jan 15, 2021

Grocery delivery firm Market Kurly has won an award for its insulation packaging from the World Packaging Organization, the company said on Friday. The WorldStar Global Packaging Award was given to ...
Starbucks’ first store with disabled staffs hailed as an exemplary

Jan 14, 2021

A month into its operation, Starbucks Coffee Korea’s first store committed to making a better workplace for workers with disabilities is showing early success, the coffee chain said Thursday. In ear...
CheongKwanJang’s red ginseng gains spotlight amid pandemic

Jan 13, 2021

As people looked for ways to enhance their immune system amid the coronavirus pandemic, red ginseng is enjoying a surge in popularity both in Korea and elsewhere, according to Korea‘s leading red gin...