Seoul City Intervenes to Save Mom-and-Pop Stores

SEOUL, Nov. 6 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul Metropolitan Government is trying to revive local stores that are disappearing due to the increased popularity of franchises and online shopping. According to the city, there are currently 470,000 neighborhood stores that are deeply rooted in the lives of residents, including restaurants, cafes, supermarkets and bakeries. Recently, [...]