SEOUL, May 2 (Korea Bizwire) — Decaffeinated coffee is gaining popularity with the increasing focus on healthy consumption trends. According to data from the Korea Customs Service, imports of decaffeinated coffee reached 6,933 tons last year, which is a 45.8 percent increase from the previous year. Since 2017, imports have increased for six consecutive years, [...]
SEOUL, May 1 (Korea Bizwire) — Driven by the impact of the pandemic, which has reduced the number of people dining out, meal kit products remain popular, highlighting the increasing preference for convenience in preparing meals among consumers. According to a survey conducted by pollster Embrain Trend Monitor of 1,000 people aged 19-59 who prepare [...]
SEOUL, April 26 (Korea Bizwire) — A majority of the members of the “MZ generation,” a Korean term referring to those aged between late 10s and 30s, buy clothes online, a survey showed Tuesday. The survey, conducted by Local pollster Open Survey, covered 2,000 men and women between the ages of 15 and 39, and [...]
SEOUL, April 25 (Korea Bizwire) – In recent years, a new trend has emerged among the younger generation of South Korea: the love for “ajae-sul,” or “old-timer’s favorites,” whiskey. This phenomenon is particularly popular among members of Generation MZ, those born between 1980 and 2000, who have now become the primary consumer segment in the [...]
SEOUL, April 24 (Korea Bizwire) — The pandemic has boosted the consumption of video content such as films and TV series, and the cars that appear in these videos are gaining popularity. Netflix’s new Korean crime action series “Kill Boksoon” is notable for featuring the main character’s Mercedes-Benz G-Class. The four-wheel-drive vehicle is unique for [...]
SEOUL, April 24 (Korea Bizwire) — The demand for zero-calorie beverages and sugar-free options remains strong in South Korea. Convenience store chain Emart24 reported a 70 percent increase in first-quarter sales of zero-calorie drinks compared to the previous year. Last year, Emart24′s zero-calorie beverage sales grew by 78 percent year-on-year, with an average annual growth [...]
SEOUL, April 21 (Korea Bizwire) — The interest in whisky and distilled soju is growing, with a focus on those in their 20s and 30s. According to discount store chain Homeplus, sales of whisky generated by those in their 20s and 30s between January 1 and April 9 jumped by 52 percent compared to the [...]
SEOUL, April 20 (Korea Bizwire) — Game companies in Seoul are organizing offline concerts featuring their game soundtracks, where fans can enjoy orchestral and band performances of their favorite games. Nexon and Gravity are among the companies hosting such concerts. Ticket sales have already begun for the “Tales Weaver The Orchestra” concert, which will feature [...]
SEOUL, April 19 (Korea Bizwire) —Shinsegae Food plans to launch a 100% plant-based burger named the “Better Burger” next month at its No Brand Burger stores. The burger will use alternative meat, cheese, and buns made from plant-based proteins, including soybeans and cashew nuts, without using animal ingredients such as milk and eggs. Shinsegae will [...]
SEOUL, April 19 (Korea Bizwire) — The price of the luxury apple mango bingsu sold at high-end hotels has exceeded 100,000 won. Bingsu is a traditional Korean ice dessert topped with red beans, which comes in a bowl of shaved frozen milk or condensed milk, resembling fluffy snow, with various toppings of choice. The Four [...]