Consumer
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 in July....
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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 step...
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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 poor...
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 continues...
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, but now...
“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 are...
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...
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 both...
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 against...
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 experience...
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...
Seoul‘s Multibillion-Won Smart Library Project: Citizens Say, ’We Don‘t Even Know Where They Are’
It has been found that the usage rates of smart libraries installed across Seoul remain at a low...
Coupang CEO Experiences Early Morning Delivery, but Criticized for “Disconnection from Reality”
About three months after the year-end parliamentary hearing, Harold Rogers, interim CEO of Coupang,...
Nongshim Pushes for Appointment of Shin Sang-yeol as Executive Director… Focus on Future Business Performance Over Succession
With the motion to appoint Vice President Shin Sang-yeol (33), the eldest son of Nongshim Group...
Cosmetics and Budget Phone Ventures Yield Little Results... Can Morning Glory‘s Move into Furniture Succeed?
Due to low birth rates and digital transformation, the stationery market is shrinking rapidly....
On-Site
‘Hong Gil-dong’ fake ID passes through unchecked… ‘Loopholes’ in age verification for unmanned e-cigarette shops
‘Hong Gil-dong’ fake ID passes through unchecked… ‘Loopholes’ in age verification for unmanned e-cigarette shops
On the 9th, in a bustling district in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul. An unmanned e-cigarette shop was located...
The ‘Blood Donation Cliff’ Extends to ‘Dubai Cookies’: How Close Are We to Artificial Blood Production?
“A good choice for today: Blood donation and a Dubai Cookie! A warm contribution that saves lives,...