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Nvidia Chief’s Surprise Dinner Sends Korean Chicken Chain Sales Soaring

Nvidia Chief’s Surprise Dinner Sends Korean Chicken Chain Sales Soaring

SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Korea Bizwire) – The fried chicken chain that hosted Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s now-famous “chimaek” (chicken and beer) gathering with Samsung Chairman Lee Jae-yong and Hyundai Motor Chairman Chung Euisun has suddenly become one of Seoul’s hottest dining spots. On Friday, franchise owner Yang, who runs a Kkanbu Chicken branch in central Seoul, [...]

Seoul Faces Growing Threat From Counterfeit K-Food Abroad as Protections Lag

Seoul Faces Growing Threat From Counterfeit K-Food Abroad as Protections Lag

SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s popular K-food exports are facing a surge in overseas counterfeits, yet the government has been slow to respond with meaningful intellectual property protection, according to new data from the National Assembly. Representative Eo Ki-gu of the Democratic Party said Wednesday that between 2020 and September 2025, authorities blocked [...]

Foreign Tourists Embrace Everyday Korean Foods as K-Food Craze Deepens

Foreign Tourists Embrace Everyday Korean Foods as K-Food Craze Deepens

SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Korea Bizwire) —  As global interest in Korean cuisine continues to soar, foreign tourists visiting South Korea are increasingly venturing beyond traditional dishes like kimchi, bulgogi, and bibimbap to explore the flavors of everyday Korean life — from instant noodles and gimbap to street snacks and convenience store fare. According to data [...]

Baemin Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged Price Inflation in Discount Program

Baemin Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged Price Inflation in Discount Program

SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Korea Bizwire) —  South Korea’s leading food delivery platform Baemin is facing fresh criticism over allegations that it tacitly allowed restaurant owners to inflate menu prices before applying promotional discounts, effectively misleading consumers. According to a report released Monday by the Fair Platform Business Owners Association (or For Fair Platform), a Baemin [...]

Convenience Stores Compete With Tailored Wine Offerings as Autumn Demand Rises

Convenience Stores Compete With Tailored Wine Offerings as Autumn Demand Rises

SEOUL, Oct. 14 (Korea Bizwire) —  As wine consumption rises with the arrival of autumn, South Korea’s convenience store chains are racing to differentiate their wine selections, forging partnerships with global distributors and wineries to appeal to increasingly sophisticated local palates. GS25 said its smart liquor pre-order platform, Wine25Plus, has recorded 500 million won ($365,000) in [...]

As Chicken Prices Soar, Koreans Turn to Supermarket Counters for Affordable Alternatives

As Chicken Prices Soar, Koreans Turn to Supermarket Counters for Affordable Alternatives

SEOUL, Oct. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — Once a symbol of comfort and affordability, fried chicken has become an expensive indulgence for many South Koreans, as soaring prices trigger public frustration and social media backlash over what consumers are calling “chickenflation.” “I tremble when paying for chicken these days,” said Lee, a 27-year-old college student in Seoul. [...]

Budget Bakery Boom as Inflation Pushes Koreans Toward Convenience Store Bread

Budget Bakery Boom as Inflation Pushes Koreans Toward Convenience Store Bread

SEOUL, Oct. 10 (Korea Bizwire) —  As soaring bakery prices push past 10,000 won for just a few items at franchise shops, Koreans are increasingly turning to low-cost private label (PB) bread sold at convenience stores and large retailers. The shift has fueled what industry insiders are calling a “budget bakery boom,” with PB bread [...]

Coffee Craze Pushes Korea’s Bean Imports Toward Record Levels

Coffee Craze Pushes Korea’s Bean Imports Toward Record Levels

SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s imports of coffee beans jumped sharply from a year earlier in 2024, with imports this year widely expected to reach an all-time high, customs data showed Thursday. Imports of coffee beans, including both raw and roasted products, came to US$1.24 billion last year, up 13 percent from $1.1 billion the previous year, [...]