Beverage export figures have reached an all-time high on a quarterly basis. This surge is believed to be a ripple effect resulting from the spread of Korean content such as K-pop and dramas.The Customs Office announced on Oct. 31 that the export revenue of beverages, excluding water and alcohol, acc
While the global economy faces a downturn, domestic beauty industry leaders like Amorepacific and LG Household & Health Care are grappling with challenging times. In stark contrast, Kolmar is flourishing on its own. Amid the repercussions of the economic downturn, the consumer market has experienced
Pernod Ricard Korea, the Korean affiliate of global wine and spirits company Pernod Ricard, announced that its Drink More Water campaign launched in June of this year successfully delivered the message of responsible drinking to approximately 5 million consumers in Korea.The Drink More Water campaig
Global brands from various sectors are taking notice of the Korean market. Leading luxury brands like Gucci and PRADA have hosted large-scale events in Korea, while imported car brands such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi are using Korea as a testbed for their products. This trend extends beyond jus
On Oct. 26, KGC Korea Ginseng Corporation announced its participation in North America’s largest health food ingredient exhibition, SupplySide WEST 2023.For the first time this year, KGC Korea Ginseng Corporation operated a JUNG KWAN JANG booth at the ingredient exhibition, showcasing a variety of r
SPC Group’s bakery brand, Paris Baguette, is set to make a full-fledged entry into the US$2 trillion halal market.SPC, a participant in the Presidential Saudi-Qatar Economic Delegation, announced on Oct. 24 that it had signed a joint venture partnership memorandum of understanding (MOU) for Paris Ba
On Oct. 22, SPC Group announced that Paris Baguette has surpassed 500 outlets worldwide.Paris Baguette has been on a roll, opening stores consecutively in places like Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey in the U.S.; Toronto, Canada; and Shanghai, Beijing, and Xi'an in China since last month. This
Contents First, the creator of Tappytoon and a global digital comics industry leader specializing in IP development, production, distribution, and transmedia, today announced its groundbreaking partnership with Penguin Random House’s new global pop-comics imprint, Inklore. In an unprecedented move t
CJ Foodville-operated Tous Les Jours has surpassed the 400 international store milestone.On Oct. 17, CJ Foodville announced that Tous Les Jours has opened over 400 global outlets in countries including the United States, China, Indonesia, and Mongolia.In the U.S., which was the first overseas market
HiteJinro, a major player in the liquor sector in South Korea, is gearing up to establish its first overseas factory in Vietnam as it approaches its 100th anniversary next year. This move is a cornerstone of their strategy to globalize the soju business.HiteJinro announced on Oct. 16 that HiteJinro
FILA has announced today the launch of the ‘Motorcore Collection’ with global brand ambassador Han So-hee. With a heritage spanning over a century, FILA continues to partner with Han So-hee, while tapping into the brand’s rich history in sport.The ‘Motorcore Collection’ by FILA takes inspiration fro
Lotte WellFood (formerly Lotte Confectionery) announced on Oct. 10 that its Indian subsidiary, LOTTE INDIA, will begin full-scale operations of the third production line of Lotte Choco Pie at its Chennai factory. An investment of approximately 300 billion won has been made to expand this line.Due to
Pernod Ricard Korea announces that JAMESON will participate as the main sponsor of “Go Out Camp” to meet national wide campers to boost its communications. JAMESON has become a favorite among campers as it fits the outdoor atmosphere and, also pairs well with camping dishes.Now in its 16th edition,
MBK Partners’ Chairman Kim Byung-ju’s best-selling novel “Offerings” is set to be adapted into a film.Hollywood’s Anonymous Content will co-produce the movie with Anthology Studios, established by Director Kim Ji-woon and Actor Song Kang-ho.According to the entertainment industry’s esteemed media ou
Amid a recent increase in Japanese beer imports to Korea, Japanese beer brand Asahi took third place in the Korean beer market (retail sales) in July, surpassing Hite Jinro’s Kelly.Asahi’s retail sales reached 27.76 billion won (an 8.09 percent share) in July, the third highest among beer brands, ac
“We see the power of knowing this case,” said journalist-turned-director Julie Ha about her first documentary film, ‘Free Chol Soo Lee’ ahead of its release in Korea later this month. The second-generation Korean American recently traveled to Seoul for special pre-screenings, one of which took place
Pernod Ricard Korea has announced that the first global unveiling event of the bold and captivating second fashion collection, "Royal Salute 21-Year-Old Richard Quinn Edition 2," born from a collaboration between the prestige whisky "Royal Salute" and the acclaimed British fashion designer “Richard
The Cultural Heritage Administration (Administrator Choi Eung-Chon) held a meeting with the ASEAN Committee in Seoul (ACS) at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, 27 September, at Gajeongdang, Changdeok Palace, and shared the achievements of the ‘ASEAN-ROK Working Committee on Cultural Heritage Cooperation (hereina
Thanks to the success of K-pop artists like BTS and Blackpink, as well as the booming export of K-dramas and other Korean content, the first half of this year witnessed a record-breaking trade surplus in copyright exports, marking an all-time high.According to the “2023 First-Half Intellectual Prope
Lotte Group’s Chairman Shin Dong-bin is focusing on the international market with the grand opening of the “Lotte Mall West Lake Hanoi” in Hanoi, Vietnam, set for Sept. 22 (local time). Covering an area of approximately 354,000 square meters, the shopping mall is equivalent to the size of 50 soccer