Woowa Brothers identified ‘Mala Rosé’-related foods as those that marked a sharp increase in order volume. (image courtesy of Woowa Brothers) SEOUL, Sept. 14 (Korea Bizwire) — The delivery food that garnered the most attention from consumers in the first half of this year turned out to be tanghulu. Tanghulu, a traditional Chinese snack, consists of [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics has completely sold out of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 Thom Browne Edition, a special version created in partnership with the American fashion brand Thom Browne. This marks the fourth time Samsung has collaborated with Thom Browne to create foldable smartphones, and each time has been a [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — Hyundai Department Store has announced that it’s launching an exclusive online shopping space for its VIP customers. This is a first in the industry. This special online mall, called ‘RSVP,’ is part of Hyundai’s official online mall, ‘The Hyundai.com,’ and only VIP customers are allowed in. When VIP customers [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — The fashion industry expects this year’s fall-winter season to feature more traditional and timeless styles instead of bold and extravagant designs. This shift is influenced by the growing popularity of a more vintage look in fashion, often referred to as “quiet luxury”, with a focus on subtle elegance rather than flashy [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – The surge in whiskey’s popularity, leading to a surge in “home drinking,” is also translating into a growing trend in holiday gift sets. Whiskey sales, which constituted only half of wine gift sets just five years ago, have now escalated to a remarkable 90% this year. This whiskey [...]
YONGIN, Sept. 7 (Korea Bizwire) — On September 7th, the “Fu Bao is Three” emoji, featuring Everland’s beloved giant panda Fu Bao, quickly rose to the number one spot on KakaoTalk’s overall emoji popularity ranking just one day after its release. This emoji, serving as the “second season” to the previously popular “Fu Bao is [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 7 (Korea Bizwire) —A recent survey has revealed that a majority of South Korean consumers are recognizing the need for a shift in holiday gifting practices. Often, holiday gifts are deemed excessively priced and overpackaged. With the Chuseok holiday season approaching, it’s worth noting that meat is the most coveted food gift across [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 7 (Korea Bizwire) — A recent survey revealed that over 80 percent of South Korean workers in their 20s and 30s hold a favorable view of the ‘superior selection system,’ in which subordinates can choose their bosses. Recently, a Japanese company gained widespread attention by implementing this system, allowing subordinates to choose their [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 6 (Korea Bizwire) — In recent days, foreign luxury fashion brands have been actively participating in Korean art-related exhibitions and events. The French fashion brand Chanel announced on Tuesday that it will showcase the ‘Now & Next’ video series, which highlights modern Korean artists, in collaboration with the international art fair Frieze, scheduled [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 6, (Korea Bizwire) – The resurgence of city cars, a segment that has long been overlooked, is now gaining momentum. In August, three city car models ranked among the top 10 in domestic passenger vehicle registrations. This surge in popularity can be attributed to several factors, including higher vehicle prices, rising fuel costs, [...]