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Disposable Cup Deposit-refund Scheme to Go into Effect in December in Jeju, Sejong

SEOUL, Sept. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — A deposit-refund scheme aimed at reducing the use of disposable cups at cafes and restaurants will go into effect in early December in the two regions of Sejong and Jeju, the environment ministry said Friday. The decision marks a scale-back of the ministry’s initial plan for a nationwide implementation [...]

Deposit-refund Scheme to Tackle Disposable Takeaway Cups in Limbo

SEOUL, July 8 (Korea Bizwire) — South Koreans are known for their coffee craze that has made the country the third-largest coffee market in the world after the United States and China. Trendy espresso bars dot Seoul and other major cities, and some shops offer drip coffee brewed by robot baristas. The explosive growth, coupled [...]