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Debate rages over ‘overly fatty’ samgyeopsal
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Marine Corps commander summoned by CIO for questioning on alleged influence-peddling case
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40 flights canceled on Jeju Island due to bad weather
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[Weekender] Korean psyche untangled: Musok
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N. Korea slams US, other countries for seeking alternative to UN sanctions monitoring panel
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Pandemic left Korea more depressed than before: report
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Gov't appears to shelve punitive measures against mass walkout by doctors
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[Eye Interview] 'If you live to 100, you might as well be happy,' says 88-year-old bestselling essayist
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From fake prostitution ring to nonexistent robber, prank calls hamper police
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Missing S. Korean traveler in Paris found safe after 2 weeks
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Coway aims to go net-zero by 2050
Coway, a South Korean home appliance rental firm, will gradually reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and go net-zero by 2050, the company said Monday. Reiterating its commitment to its environmental, social and corporate governance initiative, the firm said it aimed to cut its emissions in half by 2030. By 2050, the company plans to operate entirely on renewable energy sources. To that end, Coway is using solar power at its three factories and one distribution center, with plans to invest f
June 21, 2021
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Naver and CJ Logistics push for next day delivery
Naver and CJ Logistics said on Sunday its “all-round” fulfillment center in Gunpo, Gyeonggi Province, had begun operation in a further push for next day delivery. The five-story warehouse, boasting a floor space of 38,400 square meters -- an equivalent of five soccer stadiums -- can store, manage, pack and ship items using the latest logistics technology including MPS and eFLEXS. Another center with a cold chain system focusing on chilled and frozen products is set to open in Yongi
June 20, 2021
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Shinsegae-Naver consortium likely winner of eBay Korea takeover bid: report
A consortium of South Korean retail giant Shinsegae Group and internet behemoth Naver is expected to win a bid to take over eBay Korea, local media reported Wednesday. If materialized, the deal would set off a major shake-up in the country’s e-commerce retail segment. No official announcement had been made as of Wednesday afternoon. In a regulatory filing Wednesday afternoon, E-mart, Shinsegae Group’s retail affiliate, said it was participating in the tender and in discussions
June 16, 2021
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CU rolls out third collaboration beer
A new craft beer inspired by white sheep, a symbol of a local underwear brand, will hit CU convenience store shelves on Thursday. The Baik Yang BYC Vienna Lager is the third collaboration beer launched by CU, according to BGF Retail, the firm behind the convenience store chain. BYC is an underwear brand, established in 1946. The company is well known for its white undershirts, and it has used an image of a white sheep as its symbol from 1957, according to CU. The name of the beer and symbo
June 15, 2021
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[Herald Interview] Eve: making inclusive condoms for everyone
It is not so often that companies in South Korea go out of their way to cater to the LGBTQ community. Eve, however, is not afraid to embrace everyone. With its gender-neutral models and simple product packaging, the sexual health brand is a far cry from the heteronormative narrative that has dominated the condom industry for years. “While everyone who is sexually active is our potential target, it is true that the condom industry has heavily relied on sex appeal and focused on heterosexu
June 14, 2021
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GS25 to expand AI robot delivery service
South Korean convenience store GS25 said Sunday that it has recently launched a delivery service using an artificial intelligence-based robot at a second location in southern Seoul. The second AI-powered robot dispatched at its GS Tower branch in Yeoksam-dong in the Gangnam area comes after the company first unveiled the service last year. Customers can place an order via KakaoTalk to have staff load the items onto the robot, which then brings it to the customer’s doorstep using wireles
June 13, 2021
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Race to take over eBay nears end, as delivery app Yogiyo seeks buyer
The new owner of eBay Korea, the third-largest e-commerce operator in the country, is expected to be announced this week after a monthslong bidding process draws to a close, industry sources said. The race is between two retail giants Shinsegae and Lotte Shopping. Both operate a wide range of businesses in the retail sector, including supermarkets and department stores, and have submitted their letters of intent for the Korean unit of eBay during the final round of bidding on June 7. Whoever w
June 13, 2021
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Domestic demand extends improving momentum: ministry
South Korea's domestic demand is extending an improving trend as retail sales and consumer sentiment gained ground amid an economic recovery, the finance ministry said Friday. In its monthly economic assessment report, the ministry presented a positive assessment of private consumption for the second straight month. Last month, the government said domestic demand is "gradually" improving. "Exports and investment have continued to maintain solid recovery momentum, and domestic de
June 11, 2021
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First Paris Baguette store opens in Cambodia
SPC Group is launching the Paris Baguette bakery franchise in Cambodia, opening the first branch in the country‘s capital city, the company said Wednesday. According to SPC Group, the Korean firm behind bakery brand Paris Baguette, it forged ties with Cambodia’s HSC Group to open the first Paris Baguette store in Phnom Penh. Cambodia is the sixth country in which Paris Baguette has launched, and it is the first time the bakery operator has formed a joint venture for its overseas
June 9, 2021
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Duty-free sales surge by 50% on-year in April
South Korea’s duty-free industry in April marked its steepest expansion in three years, signaling a gradual recovery toward pre-coronavirus levels, government data showed Tuesday. According to Korean Statistical Information Service, the duty-free sales index climbed 51.6 percent on-year in April, marking the steepest growth since the 54.6 percent observed in May 2018. The given indicator comprises the combined monthly sales of all duty-free shops here. Sales for shoes and bags skyrocket
June 8, 2021
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Duty-free sales surge to nearly 3-year high in April
Duty-free sales in South Korea jumped more than 50 percent in April to nearly a three-year high, signaling the industry's steady recovery toward the pre-pandemic level, government data showed Tuesday. Combined sales at duty-free shops in Asia's fourth-largest economy increased 51.6 percent in April from a year earlier, according to the data from the Korean Statistical Information Service (KOSIS). The figures mark the steepest monthly growth since 54.6 percent in May 2018. Sales surged 108 per
June 8, 2021
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[Herald Interview] Line Man Wongnai eyes district-level expansion in Thailand this year
Line Man Wongnai, a food delivery service firm distantly affiliated with South Korea’s Naver, has said it will expand its operation nationwide in all 77 provinces in Thailand by the end of this year and hopes to branch out into districts in an effort to continue its growth. CEO Yod Chinsupakul said the company is “well primed” for a fast expansion given its database and local expertise, in a Zoom interview this month with The Korea Herald. “Wongnai already is a restaur
June 6, 2021
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[Newsmaker] Backed by loyal fans, mint chocolate boom sweeps Korea
Fueled by support from loyal fans of its fresh and sweet flavor, mint chocolate is going mainstream in Korea. Snack firm Orion said Thursday it has released the Mint Choco Pie -- a minty take on its internationally popular snack. The limited edition of the snack, which is made of cacao biscuits covered in mint syrup and mint chocolate will be sold only this summer. Vanilla cream was added to Choco Pie’s signature layer of marshmallow to increase the sense of mintiness, the firm said. &l
June 3, 2021
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Starbucks’ reusable cup pilot program to kick off on Jeju
Starbucks Korea will ditch single-use cups at four of its stores on Jeju Island from next month, serving its coffee in reusable cups instead, the company announced Wednesday. Starting from July 6, customers at the four stores located at Seohaean-ro, Aewol, Chilseong and Hyeop-jae will be served beverages in reusable cups that require a deposit fee of 1,000 won ($0.90), refundable upon return. They can reclaim the deposit at any of the four stores or at a multiuse cup return machine installed
June 2, 2021
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Retailers roll out paid vaccine leave as vaccine rollout speeds up
Retail giants such as Shinsegae Group and Lotte Group are rolling out paid vaccine leave for staff as the country’s vaccine rollout gathers speed. Shinsegae Group, the retail giant behind Shinsegae Department Store and Emart, said on Monday it would provide two days off work to those who get vaccinated. The group said one additional day off will be provided to those who have side effects from vaccination. “We are actively providing our employees with an environment where they can
May 31, 2021
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Ministry to push for 'use-by dates' to cut food waste
The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety said Sunday it would take steps to replace sell-by dates with the use-by dates in an effort to give food a longer shelf life and reduce food waste. Sell-by dates on food products indicate the period of time said products can be distributed and sold. But use-by dates show how long products can be stored for and still used. The latter often lasts longer than the former, though sell-by dates are what is currently used in the country. Milk, for instance, oft
May 30, 2021
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[From the scene] Fans line up for BTS Meal at McDonald’s in South Korea
Under a light drizzle on Thursday morning, a group of young people stood outside a McDonald’s in Sinchon, Seoul, waiting in line. “Since the announcement in April, I have been waiting for the launch of the BTS Meal, and I am very glad to finally have it today,” Toni Yeptho told The Korea Herald as she stepped outside with a McDonald’s meal to go. Not just any meal, but the BTS Meal. Clad in her green BTS sweatshirt, Toni, an exchange student from India, introduced he
May 27, 2021
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SPC Samlip brings US yogurt brand Chobani to Korea
South Korean food company SPC Samlip has signed an exclusive contract with US-based Chobani to distribute and sell their yogurt products here, the company said Thursday. Starting July, SPC Samlip said it will exclusively supply Chobani products to retailers here, and also work on producing new products under the brand using homegrown ingredients. Chobani supports the Farmer’s Assuring Responsible Management animal welfare program, which ensures that farms supplying milk to the company
May 27, 2021
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Coupang Eats offers loyal delivery workers 6,500 won per delivery
Food delivery service Coupang Eats will drastically hike delivery incentives for veteran delivery workers in a trial next month amid growing competition to secure more drivers. In a recent announcement to a select group of its drivers, the company said seasoned delivery workers can claim up to 6,500 won ($5.79) per delivery, more than double the regular delivery fee of 2,500 won given to Coupang Eats drivers per delivery. To receive the higher “Legend” wage, workers must have carr
May 26, 2021
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Coupang to provide health care program to delivery drivers
E-commerce giant Coupang will introduce a health care program to a select group of its delivery drivers, the company said Tuesday, as the country’s online shopping boom has left delivery workers exposed to even more relentless work conditions. Dubbed as “Coupang Care,” the program will see partakers set aside from their regular assignments and instead receive education on healthy diets, exercise and disease management from experts for four weeks. The drivers, known as “
May 25, 2021