GANGNEUNG, South Korea, Oct. 5 (Korea Bizwire) – With the new anti-graft law reshaping Korea’s dining and gifting culture, another change is being observed: people are seemingly holding back from uploading food photos on SNS platforms such as Facebook and Instagram. The new law prohibits public officials, journalists, and private school faculty members from accepting [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – The recent hype in Korea over cooking, dining and interior design is helping overseas dishware brands make a successful entrance in the Korean market. Iittala, a Finnish household supplies manufacturer specializing in tableware and cookware, recently introduced a dishware collection called Teema Tiimi that reflects upon Korea’s dining culture, [...]
SEOUL, May 9 (Korea Bizwire) – Cooking is big in Korea. There are currently more than a dozen cooking shows on Korean television, featuring variety of cuisines, restaurants, and famous chefs, and department stores are benefitting from this food-frenzy phenomenon. Major department stores like Shinsegae are hosting well-known restaurant franchises at their outlets, attracting consumers [...]