S. Koreans enjoy more non-alcoholic beer during the pandemic
Jan 20, 2022 23:30 pm UTC| Economy Business Life
South Koreas non-alcoholic beer market is growing at a rapid pace during the pandemic due to an increase in health-conscious consumers and the growth of the drinking-at-home culture. The size of South Koreas...
Nike, Rolex, Hermès post highest resale value gains in 2021
Jan 19, 2022 21:19 pm UTC| Economy Business Life
Brands like Nike, Rolex, Bottega Veneta, Chrome Hearts, and Hermès were the top five brands with the biggest resale value gains in 2021, according to The RealReals 2022 Luxury Consignment Report. The annual...
S. Korea to require liquor products to provide calorie information
Jan 13, 2022 23:23 pm UTC| Economy Business Life
The Korea Fair Trade Commission plans to introduce a new policy next month requiring alcoholic drinks to specify the products calories and nutritional information. Alcoholic drinks include soju, a Korean distilled...
Burger King Korea selects 'Mukbang fighter' Sung Hoon as new ambassador
Jan 13, 2022 20:51 pm UTC| Economy Business Life
Actor Sung Hoon, a professional mukbang fighter, has been selected as the new face of Burger King in South Korea. Burger King Korea recently launched a comical new commercial film for the brands newest menu item, the...
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How social media can crush your self-esteem
Jan 10, 2022 13:05 pm UTC| Insights & Views Life
We all have a natural tendency to compare ourselves to others, whether intentionally or not, online or offline. Such comparisons help us evaluate our own achievements, skills, personality and our emotions. This, in turn,...
Burger King Japan tempts fans with 'guilty' pleasure in buttery croquette sandwich
Jan 08, 2022 10:04 am UTC| Economy Business Life
Burger King wants customers to indulge in its new Guilty Butter Croquette Sandwich, saying cheat days should be thoroughly enjoyed by going all out in high-calorie style with extra butter. The fast-food giant is sure...
Jeju tourism industry gets boost hosting sports teams on off-season training
Jan 05, 2022 23:47 pm UTC| Economy Sports Life
Jejus tourism industry is being bolstered by visits of sports teams for off-season training. Around 2,400 players from 76 professional, business, and student football and baseball teams arrived in South Koreas southern...
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