SEOUL, Dec. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – The Samsung Fashion Institute announced Tuesday its selection of the top ten issues in Korea’s fashion industry this year. The list included several changes in the industry as well business and consumption trends, but it was marked by the stagnant industry’s struggle to survive instead of focusing on growth. [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – The recent Global Premiumization Survey by marketing research firm Nielsen revealed that when it comes to products that Koreans are willing to pay more for to obtain premium versions of, “clothing and shoes” (30 percent) were the most popular. “Cosmetics” (28 percent), “personal electronics” such as smartphones and tablets [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 17 (Korea Bizwire) – Incheon International Airport Corp. (IIAC) kicked off a clothes-sharing service, dubbed “Seinustar,” at the passenger terminal of Incheon International Airport, west of Seoul, on Thursday, an IIAC official there said. The service is designed to rent garments to foreigners visiting South Korea to help them travel easier with lighter [...]