Consumer
The Chiikawa Syndrome: Why Adults Are So Hooked on the ‘Little Crybaby’
Chiikawa, a crybaby but kind-hearted; Hachiware, bright and positive; and Usagi, who runs around...
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‘Enter-6’ at Wangsimni Station faces closure after 20 years following lease termination
‘Enter-6’ at Wangsimni Station faces closure after 20 years following lease termination
It has been confirmed that the Enter-6 Wangsimni branch has received a notice of lease termination...
Brand of the Month
The Charm of Minumsa: Creating a ‘Reason to Like’
The Charm of Minumsa: Creating a ‘Reason to Like’
Editor's NoteIn an era where brands are remembered beyond products—through senses, experiences, and...
‘K-Burger’ in the Heartland: A One-Year Report Card on Lotteria’s U.S. Expansion
Lotteria appears to be ramping up its expansion, extending its reach from the U.S. market into...
“After the controversy,” Theborn Korea‘s store count falls below 3,000 mark
The pace of expansion for Theborn Korea has slowed noticeably. Following various controversies last...
MBK Exits Nepa After 13 Years: What Challenges Await New Owner K2?
MBK Partners is stepping away from the management of Nepa, 13 years after acquiring the brand....
‘Room Temperature for 6 Months’: How Exactly Are Chinese-Made Breads Made?
Many consumers are surprised to find that the "consume-by" dates on Chinese-made sponge cakes and...
Long queues at ‘CHAGEE’—but no restrooms?
Consumers are expressing significant dissatisfaction over the lack of restrooms at some locations...
Interior Market “Booms” Thanks to MZ Generation Stretching Finances to “Max Out” Loans for Apartments
A couple in their mid-30s recently purchased a 30-year-old apartment in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul,...
Will it help lower fuel and grocery prices? The government goes all-out for Chuseok measures
Ahead of the Chuseok holiday, the government is releasing a series of measures to ease the burden...
Shinhan Bank’s ‘Ddaengyo’ withdraws delivery fee hike just one day after implementation… faces challenge in securing riders
Shinhan Bank’s delivery app ‘Ddaengyo’ has withdrawn its plan to increase customer delivery fees...
Daangn‘s commission revenue surges rapidly… Thanks to mandatory ’Buy Now‘ usage?
Daangn is rapidly increasing its brokerage commission revenue by successfully converting users,...
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“Block the Rehabilitation Process”: Backlash from Manwolgyeong Direct Store Contractors… Court Begins Investigation Before Decision on Commencement
“Block the Rehabilitation Process”: Backlash from Manwolgyeong Direct Store Contractors… Court Begins Investigation Before Decision on Commencement
Conflict is escalating among creditors over whether to initiate rehabilitation procedures for the...
On-Site
Why Shinsegae, LG Uplus, and Fila Rushed to ‘Frieze Seoul’
Why Shinsegae, LG Uplus, and Fila Rushed to ‘Frieze Seoul’
‘Frieze Seoul 2026’ kicked off at COEX in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, on the 2nd. As you walk through the...
Häagen-Dazs Korea Enters 3rd-Generation Management Era… Facing the Test of Profitability Ahead of 100 Billion Won Revenue Milestone
Häagen-Dazs Korea has officially begun a generational shift by appointing a third-generation owner...
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Creditor Files for Rehabilitation of Unmanned Cafe ‘Manwolgyeong’
Creditor Files for Rehabilitation of Unmanned Cafe ‘Manwolgyeong’
The management crisis at the unmanned cafe franchise 'Manwolgyeong' is deepening. Although the...
Stationery stores disappearing due to Daiso and Coupang; where is the path forward?
"It’s not like the old days. Still, I’m holding on thanks to the regular customers who keep coming...
Brand of the Month
80% of Re:Scene’s Growth Comes from Consistency
80% of Re:Scene’s Growth Comes from Consistency
Editor's NoteIn an era where brands are remembered beyond their products—through sensibilities,...
Can the Russian Ultra-Low-Cost Retailer ‘PriceFit’ Succeed in the Korean Market?
The Russian large-scale discount chain Svetofor is preparing to enter the Korean market. SovRK,...
“T‘MON-WEMAKEPRICE Unpaid” Refund Responsibility Falls on Travel Agencies… “Worse News” for Struggling Travel Industry
The court has delivered its first ruling regarding the unpaid travel package crisis involving T'MON...