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Eased Virus Curbs, High Inflation Bring Changes to Lunchtime Culture

Eased Virus Curbs, High Inflation Bring Changes to Lunchtime Culture

SEOUL, April 18 (Korea Bizwire) — The relaxation of virus curbs and the rapidly increasing cost of eating out are bringing changes to the lunchtime culture for office workers. A survey conducted by market researcher Embrain Trend Monitor of 1,000 office workers between 19 and 59 years old revealed that 50.8 percent of the respondents [...]

Young South Koreans Struggle with Inflation

Young South Koreans Struggle with Inflation

SEOUL, July 1 (Korea Bizwire) — Amid soaring prices, Koreans are buying lunchboxes at convenience stores or making their own lunches to save money as a so-called ‘lunchflation’ phenomenon takes hold. “I can save 3,000 to 5,000 won (US$2.31-3.85) each time I make a lunchbox,” said a 28-year-old office worker surnamed Shin. “I’m worried that [...]