SEOUL, Feb.14 (Korea Bizwire) – On Valentine’s day, a new report shows that foreign brand chocolates are significantly cheaper when bought directly from sellers abroad instead of at Korean stores. The Korea Consumer Agency revealed that if one buys many chocolates within the customs-exempt limit for overseas direct purchases, the total price will be cheaper [...]
LONDON, Sept. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — Consumers around the world have developed an increasing taste for chocolate. Cocoa demand has been on the rise in Brazil, Eastern Europe and India, and according to the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) demand could surpass production by one million tonnes in the next five years. Cocoa has grown to [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — Although Valentine’s Day has in the past been celebrated in Korea with enthusiasm, it appears that young Koreans are starting to get fed up with all the troubles they have to go through to enjoy the holiday. According to a survey conducted by matchmaking services firm DUO on 542 [...]