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Korean Groceries Among World’s Most Expensive

Korean Groceries Among World’s Most Expensive

SEOUL, Jan.21 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent report from a Korean consumer protection agency reveals that the prices of imported fruit, wine, beer and Starbucks coffee in Korea are much more expensive than in other countries. According to Consumers Korea, the domestic prices of imported grapes, wine, and domestic pork belly were among the highest [...]

The Price is Wrong: Idol Star Merchandise Breaking the Bank

The Price is Wrong: Idol Star Merchandise Breaking the Bank

Seoul, July 14 (Korea Bizwire) – With a pair of idol-endorsed earphones selling for 1,230,000 won, merchandise associated with idol stars is causing controversy, with some claiming that the products are ‘back bone breakers’. ‘Back bone breaker’ is a new term meaning that something is so expensive that in order to buy it, one has [...]