Consumer
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...
Exclusive
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...
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...
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....
“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...
Hetbahn up 12%, canned tuna up 10%... Food industry rush to raise prices, despite government target of 2% inflation
The government has set a target to lower the consumer price inflation rate to the 2% range...
Exclusive
Choroc Village creditors sign investment agreement; green light for exiting receivership
Choroc Village creditors sign investment agreement; green light for exiting receivership
Choroc Village, which entered corporate rehabilitation proceedings last July, has moved a...
Exclusive
Popular MZ Brand ‘Marithé’ Caught in Trademark Dispute Investigated by Prosecution
Popular MZ Brand ‘Marithé’ Caught in Trademark Dispute Investigated by Prosecution
It has been confirmed that the Intellectual Property Special Judicial Police of the Korean...
“Going this far for a refund on food delivery?” Rise of ‘malicious consumers’ abusing AI
A hamburger patty that looks half-eaten. At a glance, it appears to be undercooked due to...
Tmon Reopening Stalled for a Year… Oasis Shifts Focus to Strengthening Core Business
Due to unresolved issues with building a payment gateway, the reopening schedule for Tmon...
On the Scene
Hesitating Hands Before the Egg Shelf: Kimbap Shops and Bakeries ‘Worry’
Hesitating Hands Before the Egg Shelf: Kimbap Shops and Bakeries ‘Worry’
"I use an average of 5 flats of eggs a day. A year ago, a flat cost in the 6,000-won range,...
“Saltwater and butter on an empty stomach?” Dangerous health routines sparked by YouTuber blind faith
Dietary practices such as consuming saltwater or butter on an empty stomach in the morning...
Pressure to Raise Public Utility Rates After Elections... Will Living Costs Rise One After Another?
The Lee Jae-myung administration has frozen various public utility rates to ease the burden...
On-Site
Unofficial K-Pop Idol Merchandise Using Stolen Photos Sold Openly in Myeong-dong
Unofficial K-Pop Idol Merchandise Using Stolen Photos Sold Openly in Myeong-dong
Unofficial merchandise that uses idols' faces and names without permission is being sold...
Brand of the Month
New Balance: Speaking to the Essence of the Running Craze
New Balance: Speaking to the Essence of the Running Craze
In an era where brands are remembered not just for products but for senses, experiences, and...
Mega Coffee Faces Legal Battles with Franchisees… What Impact on Homeplus Express Acquisition?
It has been reported that Mega MGC Coffee (Mega Coffee) franchisees, who filed a lawsuit...
Olive Young Heads to the U.S. on the Back of K-Beauty… From Market Penetration to Speculation About a Merger
CJ001040 Olive Young is accelerating its foray into the U.S. market. Despite having past...
March MAU Increases to 35.03 Million... Coupang‘s Dominance Remains Unshaken
It appears that Coupang has maintained its position as the number one player in the domestic...
Brand of the Month
‘The Man Who Lives with the King’: Participatory Branding That Attracted 15 Million Viewers
‘The Man Who Lives with the King’: Participatory Branding That Attracted 15 Million Viewers
In an era where brands are remembered beyond products—through senses, experiences, and...