Households’ Q3 Spending on Liquor, Tobacco Hits New High amid Pandemic
SEJONG, Nov. 25 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s household spending on alcohol and cigarettes reached a new record high in the third quarter as the coronavirus outbreak forced more people to stay home, government data showed Wednesday. Local households spent an average of 42,980 won (US$38.7) on liquors and cigarettes during the July-September period, up [...]