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South Korea’s Department Store Culture Centers Experience a Renaissance, Combining Tradition with Modern Trends

South Korea’s Department Store Culture Centers Experience a Renaissance, Combining Tradition with Modern Trends

SEOUL, Dec. 25 (Korea Bizwire) –After a temporary setback due to the COVID-19 pandemic, South Korea’s department store culture centers, which have flourished for 40 years since the mid-1980s, are witnessing a resurgence in popularity. The three major department store chains in South Korea – Lotte, Shinsegae, and Hyundai – are not only expanding their [...]

Brazilians Flock to Korean Cultural Center as Country Celebrates Children’s Month

Brazilians Flock to Korean Cultural Center as Country Celebrates Children’s Month

SEOUL, Oct. 7 (Korea Bizwire) — Brazilians are flocking to the Korean Cultural Center in Sao Paulo, Brazil as it is hosting an exhibition in celebration of the country’s children’s month, October. The center is hosting the Pinkfong Wonderstar Exhibition that introduces the ‘Pinkfong Baby Shark’ and other characters popular among children worldwide. The exhibition [...]

10 pct Increase in Male Attendees at Cultural Centers Due to Reduced Working Hours

10 pct Increase in Male Attendees at Cultural Centers Due to Reduced Working Hours

SEOUL, Jan. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — It has been reported that since the introduction of the government imposed 52-hour workweek, the number of individuals attending department store cultural centers has increased. Lotte Department Store, the country’s leading retailer, reported on Monday that the number of students attending its cultural centers had increased by 3.5 percent [...]