Trekking Boom Reduces Imports of Heavy Leather Hiking Boots

SEOUL, March 19 (Korea Bizwire) — As trekking shoes with made from lighter materials gain popularity amidst the trekking boom in Korea, imports of leather hiking boots decreased by 16.1 percent last year. According to the Korea Customs Service on March 18, the import volume of hiking boots made of leather decreased to US$41 million, down 16.1 [...]