CJ CheilJedang’s Bibigo dumplings have been granted a design patent in the United States, the company said on Apr. 17. According to the company, the patent covers Bibigo dumplings’ signature...
Fashion brands offering affordable, functional clothing are gaining momentum in South Korea, reshaping the country’s apparel market and challenging long-dominant players. E-Land World Co. (E...
From honeymoon hotspots in the Indian Ocean to oil-rich Caribbean islands and the heart of Eastern Europe, South Korean food exports are making inroads into markets once considered out of re...
Hollys, a South Korean coffee chain, opened a store in Honmachi, the central shopping district of Osaka, Japan, on March 6. This marks the coffee chain’s second location after it opened its ...
Swedish furniture giant IKEA said on March 17 that its first outlet in Seoul will open on April 17 in the southeastern district of Gangdong. This will be IKEA’s fifth store in South Korea, f...
Long-discontinued food products are making a comeback in South Korea as major companies like Seoul Dairy Cooperative, also known as Seoul Milk, Nongshim, and Maeil Dairies revive past favori...
“Just microwave this rice for 90 seconds, add a little salt and pepper, and it’s delicious!” This is one of the many videos that pop up on TikTok when searching for Bibigo Cooked Sticky Rice...
Homeplus, a major South Korean retailer, filed for court receivership on March 4, dealing a financial setback to its owner, private equity firm MBK Partners, which has struggled for years to...
Orion Corp. sold 4 billion units of its signature product, Choco Pie, in South Korea and international markets last year, marking the highest annual sales in the snack’s 50-year history. Sin...
Once known for fashion and cosmetics, Myeong-dong is transforming into a K-food hotspot, as the growing global appetite for Korean snacks and street food reshapes the district’s commercial l...
