Foreign Brews the Drink of Choice for Many S. Koreans as Beer Imports Grow
SEOUL, Jan. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — The beer trade deficit surpassed $100 million for the first time in South Korean history last year, as consumers are increasingly electing to imbibe foreign brews. Trade data collected by the Korea Customs Service showed last year’s beer imports stood at $263 million, 44.9 percent higher than in 2016. [...]