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
Park Hyatt Seoul is pleased to introduce a luxury suite offer, ensuring guests experience even greater benefits during their extended stay. For stays of 3 nights or more, guests can enjoy up to a 25% discount on Park Suites. This offer also includes a 10% discount at hotel restaurants (Cornerstone,
Therawave, a premium home care device brand, which enables the popular dermatological procedure, (Local Dynamic Microwave) lifting conveniently at home, is launching on September 18, 2023, and has appointed Kim Sa-rang as the brand ambassador.Therawave applies the technology of professional medical
'ABSOLUT GROUND MIX WITH STICKY MONSTER LAB', a brand Pop-up store of ABSOLUT, a premium vodka representing Pernod Ricard Korea Co., Ltd. (Hereinafter referred to as 'Pernod Ricard Korea'), has accumulated 10,000 visitors in 23 days since its opening. It was announced on the Sep. 15th that 10,000 pe
Even as the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues for over a year, leading to logistical challenges, soaring raw material prices, and high interest rates affecting many businesses, Orion saw record-breaking sales driven by the rising popularity of its Choco Pie product. Increased food demand during thes
YG Entertainment’s stock price is plummeting amid a rumor that the company will fail to re-sign Blackpink member Lisa.At 10:57 a.m. on Sept. 15, YG Entertainment was trading at 73,700 won per share, down 8,000 won (9.79 percent) from the previous day. Foreigners and institutions were selling.Earlier
As Google’s YouTube Music continues to dominate the Korean music market, Korean music streamers are looking for ways to survive.The amount of monthly active users (MAU) of Korean music streaming companies has been declining while YouTube Music has been growing at a high rate. As a result, Korean com
Authorities of the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) will crack down on fake Blackpink merchandise for fans present at the local Blackpink concert.KIPO said it will crack down on counterfeit merchandise related to the girl group at the “Blackpink World Tour Finale Concert,” which will be he
Actress Han Sohee, who has gained full support not only in Korea but also abroad for her unique style and renowned filmography with box office records, has become the new face of the global sports brand FILA.FILA has announced Han Sohee as its new global brand ambassador starting from September 12th