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Food Chains Embrace Local Specialties in New Menu Items, Boosting Regional Economies

GWANGJU, Nov. 7 (Korea Bizwire) – Major restaurant chains are increasingly incorporating regional agricultural and seafood products into their new menu items, creating a win-win situation that benefits both local farmers and corporate image. South Jeolla Province announced on November 6 that Banolim Pizza will launch its Yeongam Fig Gorgonzola Pizza featuring Yeongam figs and Goheung [...]

Food Chains Expanding Self-service Kiosks amid Rising Wages

SEOUL, Jul. 17 (Korea Bizwire) — Food chains in South Korea are rushing to introduce more self-service kiosks as part of efforts to cut costs amid the country’s rising minimum wage, industry sources said Tuesday. The nation’s tripartite wage commission of government, management and labor decided Saturday to jack up the minimum wage for 2019 [...]