SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Korea Bizwire) — The government on Thursday announced a series of measures aimed at boosting consumer sentiment in non-metropolitan regions as part of its broader economic stimulus plan. Under the latest plan, consumers who spend 50,000 won (US$36) or more using credit cards at small businesses outside the capital area, such as [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Korea Bizwire) — As environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles become more embedded in Korean business and society, a growing number of young consumers—particularly Generation Z—are aligning their purchasing behavior with personal values and ethical considerations. According to a recent survey released by the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) on [...]
SEOUL, August 5 (Korea Bizwire) — A wave of civil lawsuits has emerged in South Korea following the country’s first court ruling last month recognizing psychological damages linked to the controversial “December 3 Martial Law” plan, a move that has reignited public scrutiny over the failed emergency military order. According to legal sources, two separate [...]
As tip jars quietly appear in restaurants, backlash grows against what many see as creeping Americanization of service culture SEOUL, August 4 (Korea Bizwire) — A growing number of South Koreans are voicing frustration over the appearance of tip boxes in local restaurants, igniting debate over whether a foreign practice should be grafted onto a [...]
As ad revenue declines, South Korean digital creators shift toward memberships, merch, and multi-platform branding strategies SEOUL, August 4 (Korea Bizwire) — Once fueled by the chase for views and viral content, South Korea’s YouTubers are increasingly transforming into entrepreneurs, diversifying their revenue streams and treating their channels as full-fledged personal brands. According to industry sources [...]
SEOUL, August 4 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Electronics’ modular home concept, the “LG Smart Cottage,” is capturing growing attention among South Koreans embracing emerging lifestyle trends such as workations and the “5-to-2” urban-rural split living model. According to LG, all 200 slots for its recent open house tour in Gimje, North Jeolla Province, were fully [...]
SEOUL, August 2 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s emergency consumer coupon program, launched to revitalize local economies, achieved a 90% disbursement rate within just 11 days of rollout, but has since come under scrutiny over illegal cash conversions and human rights concerns related to the card’s design. The “Livelihood Recovery Consumer Coupons,” issued in prepaid [...]
SEOUL, August 1 (Korea Bizwire) — Amid rising temperatures and summer body pressures, South Korean health authorities are sounding the alarm over a disturbing body image trend spreading across social media platforms. The Korea Health Promotion Institute (KHPI) on Thursday warned against the glamorization of extreme thinness—particularly the so-called “bone arm” ideal—highlighting its potential harm [...]
SEOUL, August 1 (Korea Bizwire) – Once regarded as a beloved and affordable comfort food, samgyeopsal—Korean pork belly—has reignited public debate, with customers increasingly voicing frustration over high prices and excessive fat content in their orders. The latest controversy erupted when a YouTuber named “Kkujun” posted a video from a restaurant in Ulleungdo, claiming that [...]
SEOUL, July 31 (Korea Bizwire) — As South Korean consumers grapple with rising food prices, ultra-low-cost products priced under 1,000 won are gaining popularity—prompting convenience stores to expand their “super-value” offerings. On July 30, 7-Eleven announced the launch of two canned coffee products, “Seven Select Black Coffee” and “Seven Select Café Latte,” each priced at [...]