Articles by Kim Da-sol
Kim Da-sol
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[Trending in Pairs] How far has ‘retail tech’ advanced?
After the world’s first experimental cashier-free grocery store Amazon Go opened in the US earlier this year, it did not take long for the trend to land in Korea. An increasing number of customers are going cashless or even credit card-free, as payment options through palm scanning or via app have become easier at offline shops. But there is also a pronounced trend among Korean customers who enjoy a traditional yet convenient way of purchasing products in comfort: home shopping. South Korean hom
Industry Oct. 11, 2018
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Asiana Airlines launches own craft beer
South Korean air carrier Asiana Airlines said Wednesday that it has launched a craft beer brand called Asiana. In collaboration with Korea Craft Brewery, Asiana Airlines has developed its own craft beer, which contains 4.7 percent alcohol by volume. It has a fruity scent and deep flavor, the company said.Asiana craft beer is showcased by an Asiana Airlines flight attendant. (Asiana Airlines)Asiana craft beer will be offered at Asiana Airlines’ recently renovated first and business lounge for pas
Industry Oct. 10, 2018
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SPC to open Singapore’s first Shake Shack store
SPC Group said Wednesday that it will open Singapore’s first Shake Shack branch next year. It signed a partnership with the US premium burger chain Shake Shack Enterprise last month for the business rights to operate Shake Shack in Singapore, said SPC Group, a South Korean bakery and confectionary company that operates 60 brands worldwide. The first branch will open at Jewel Changi Airport. The company plans to open up to 10 outlets in Singapore by 2024.Shack Shack Enterprise said it chose SPC a
Industry Oct. 10, 2018
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Money-losing Skinfood seeks court receivership amid suffering biz
Skinfood, a first-generation cosmetics brand that was one of South Korea's top three budget beauty brands in the late 2000s, filed for court’s receivership Monday on its poor financial condition. The cosmetics company cited dwindling sales and accumulated debt as reasons for its mounting losses. Skinfood store in Seoul (Skinfood)“Although the company is currently at stake in securing liquidity due to excessive debt, considering Skinfood’s unique branding and product competitiveness we believe th
Industry Oct. 9, 2018
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Starting next week, Koreans to get text messages 6 months before passports expire
South Korea’s Foreign Ministry and the telecommunications company KT have partnered to inform citizens via text message when their passports approach expiration, the company said Monday. An employee introduces a new service in cooperation with the Foreign Ministry to inform citizens six months in advance of their passports’ expiration dates. (KT)Under the service, which will be launched next Monday, citizens whose passports are due to expire within six months will receive alerts in advance to al
Industry Oct. 8, 2018
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eBay Korea delivers special vests for firefighters
EBay Korea, which operates South Korea’s leading online retailers G-market, Auction and G9, has delivered specially designed vests for firefighters in North Jeolla Province, the firm said Monday. A firefighter holds a special vest delivered by eBay Korea. (eBay Korea)According to eBay Korea, the delivery was part of the company’s “Here Hero” corporate outreach campaign that began last year to provide products needed by firefighters in regions with low fiscal independence. Up to 1 billion won ($
Industry Oct. 8, 2018
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SK Innovation shares attract investors, foreign buyers
South Korea’s leading energy and petrochemical company SK Innovation said it has seen a rise in institutional and foreign buying, on the back of a shift in its profit model and business structure.Institutional investors remained net purchasers from Sept. 3 to Oct. 2, except for two trading days, trading some 689,663 units of stocks during the period, according to the firm. (SK Innovation)The percentage of foreign buying also recovered to the 40 percent range on Oct. 2. As of Oct. 7, the amount p
Industry Oct. 7, 2018
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[Herald Interview] Sharing recipe for success
For the past couple of decades, the South Korean government has made efforts to promote Korean food or Hansik around the globe, with kimchi, bulgogi and bibimbap appealing to a growing number of non-Koreans. The globalization efforts kicked off in 2009 under the former Lee Myung-bak government as a project led by then-first lady Kim Yoon-ok. Although the government has spent over millions of won to promote the country’s cuisine, people in the US and Europe became interested in Korean food only r
Industry Oct. 4, 2018
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[Weekender] Korean makeup companies paint new face of beauty
For beauty-trend followers around the world, “glass skin” has become a buzzword in recent years, as Korean skin care and makeup trends took social media by storm.Glass skin, a term used to describe crystal-clear, flawless, almost transparent skin has been a sought-after beauty ideal in Korea and fans of Korean tyle trends.Korean makeup is having its moment in the sun. What began as a skin care sheet mask has now expanded into a 10 step Korean beauty regimen, commonly known as the “glass skin rou
Industry Oct. 4, 2018
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KT&G to open heat-not-burn cigarette Lil flagship store
South Korea’s leading cigarette maker KT&G said Monday it will open Lil Minimalium on Wednesday, a flagship store dedicated to its heat-not-burn cigarette Lil. Located near subway Line No. 9 Sinnonhyeon Station in the bustling Gangnam district, the store will operate as a place for customers to not only experience and purchase the device, but also to try different accessories for Lil such as cases and pouches, KT&G said. KT&G’s Lil Minimalium flagship store is dedicated to its heat-not-burn e-c
Industry Oct. 1, 2018
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Dongwon F&B enters pet food market
Dongwon F&B, Dongwon Group’s food division, said Monday that it has launched pet food for dogs, in a first for the company. According to the company, Nutriplan pet food for dogs comes in two varieties: one features tuna and ginseng powder and the other contains tuna and krill shrimp. (Dongwon F&B)Both products contain tuna, the main product of Dongwon F&B, which is a good source of protein and omega-3 for dogs, the company said. All the ingredients, including ginseng powder and krill, were made
Industry Oct. 1, 2018
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Olive Young’s Gangnam store attracts 5 million visitors
Olive Young, CJ Group’s health and beauty drugstore brand, said Monday that its flagship store in Gangnam has attracted 5 million visitors since it opened last year.Its Gangnam store opened in September 2017 at a four-story building located near subway Line No. 2 Gangnam Station. Its third-quarter sales this year increased by 39 percent on-year, the company said, posting the second greatest sales among its stores. Olive Young Gangnam store (Olive Young)While the Olive Young Myeong-dong store re
Industry Oct. 1, 2018
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Amorepacific opens total beauty solution store Aritaum Live Gangnam
South Korean cosmetics giant Amorepacific opened total beauty solution store Aritaum Live Gangnam on Friday. Aritaum Live Gangnam (Amorepacific)Located near subway Line No. 2’s Gangnam Station, the company said the store will attract customers with a variety of premium brands including Laneige, Iope, Mammonde and Hanyul and daily beauty brands such as Happy Bath and Plesia, and discover differentiated beauty experience events. Customers can also find non-Amorepacific cosmetics brand products, a
Industry Sept. 28, 2018
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E-Mart signs lease to open PK Market in downtown LA
Retail giant Shinsegae Group’s discount chain operator E-Mart said Friday that it has signed a lease in Los Angeles and will open its premium “grocerant” store-restaurant PK Market there in the second half of 2019. Building in LA where PK Market will enter (E-Mart)According to the company, it has signed a 10-year lease for a 4,803-square-meter space occupying three floors of a six-story building at 712 South Olive Street in downtown Los Angeles. The site was originally built in 1917 as home to t
Industry Sept. 28, 2018
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Ministers OK arrival-area duty-free shops
The South Korean government on Thursday gave the green light to the long-debated opening of duty-free shops at airport arrival areas, starting with a six month-trial at Incheon Airport.According to the Finance Ministry, the decision was made during a meeting of economy-related ministers on Thursday. The deregulation measure intends to reduce discomfort experienced by tourists and boost the competitiveness of domestic airports, it added.Since 2003, the introduction of duty-free shops in areas whe
Industry Sept. 27, 2018
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