There has never been a more popular time for foreigners to live in or invest in Korea. While the number of foreigners declined during the pandemic due to global travel restrictions, immigration has been soaring in the last year. The number of foreign nationals residing in Korea for more than three m
This year marks the first time that the number of countries importing Korean kimchi has surpassed 90. The global popularity of Korean kimchi, often attributed to the Hallyu wave and health trends such as vegetarianism, is leading the way in showcasing K-food on the international stage.According to t
The export revenue of ramen, which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, has surpassed 1 trillion won for the first time in history.According to trade statistics from the Korea Customs Service on Nov. 20, the export revenue of ramen for the first 10 months of this year reached US$785.25 million
Pulmuone USA announced on Nov. 15 the expansion of its fresh noodle production line at its facility in Gilroy, California, initiating full-scale operations early last month. This enhancement enables an annual production capacity of 24 million packs (based on 190 g per pack) of fresh noodles, a move
Pernod Ricard Korea, the Korean division of the global wine and spirits company Pernod Ricard, has demonstrated as one of the top 3 finalists in the ‘Golden Stars’ category and received the certificate at the ECCK Sustainability Awards 2023 organized by the European Chamber of Commerce in Korea.The
Pernod Ricard Korea, the Korean affiliate of the global wine and spirits company Pernod Ricard, announced on November 9 that it has been recertified by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Arts Council Korea as an ‘Exemplary institution sponsoring culture and arts.This certification p
FILA announced on Nov. 9 the launch of its 2023 winter season Milano Down Collection with global brand ambassador and actress Han So-hee, who features in the collection’s global campaign video released on the same day.The Milano Down Collection of jackets and outerwear by FILA has been incredibly su
Pernod Ricard Korea, the Korean affiliate of global wine and spirit company Pernod Ricard group, has signed a business agreement with Jeonju University to provide a free training on sustainable bar operations.The agreement will expand the ‘Bar World of Tomorrow' program, which was previously only av
Constantly pioneering the innovative path of clean and sustainable beauty development, barenbliss has cooperated with the cutting-edge cosmetics packaging corporation EFA PACKAGES to inaugurate its new R&D Package Laboratory in South Korea. This endeavor thoroughly embodies the concept of clean beau
In the third quarter of this year, OB’s steady-seller beer, Cass, successfully retained its position as the leading brand in the South Korean home beer market.According to the food industry statistics information from the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation (aT) on Nov. 5, the retail store
ULTRA Korea will return in 2024 to celebrate its 10th anniversary, taking place at Paradise City in Incheon, South Korea on Friday, June 7 - Sunday, June 9, 2024.The announcement comes on the heels of news of the festival’s new 3-year home at Paradise City - the expansive entertainment concept venue
Pernod Ricard Korea is delighted to announce that Champagne Perrier-Jouët, which transforms nature into art, has launched its new global campaign "Fill your world with wonder " and entered into a partnership with French actress and director Mélanie Laurent.Since its inception, Perrier-Jouët has cons
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