Fairtrade Korea proudly participated in the highly anticipated 41st edition of Seoul Food, held at KINTEX in Goyang, Gyeonggi-do, from May 30 to June 2, 2023. The event, hosted by the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA), witnessed a significant increase in awareness among domestic compan
Twenty-five percent of households in Korea have pets such as dogs and cats and spend more than 150,000 won per month on their care.The number of pet-keeping households in Korea came in at 5.52 million as of the end of 2022, with one in four households having a pet, said the 2023 Korean Pet Report re
Pernod Ricard Korea, the Korean unit of the wine and spirits company Pernod Ricard, announced on June 5 that it will operate the Drink More Water campaign in Korea as part of the Pernod Ricard Group’s promotion of responsible drinking across Asia.Pernod Ricard Group has been busy implementing the fo
Daniel Mayran, the chairman of Bluebell Korea, received the "Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres" (Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters) from the French Ministry of Culture in a ceremony held in Paris on Friday, according to Bluebell Korea on Tuesday.Mayran is also the director of gr
By the end of this month, “Five Guys,” one of the top three American burger chains, will be launching its first branch in the Gangnam district of Seoul, South Korea, drawing attention to competition in the premium burger market.According to industry insiders on June 1, In-N-Out Burger, the only one
The Lounge, a luxury destination on the uppermost floor of Park Hyatt Seoul, presents the 2023 Bingsu Selection. Featuring Cherry, Honey Gold, Persimmon, and Mango varieties, this year’s bingsu menu offers epicurean relief from the early summer heat.Cherry Bingsu, recommended by Executive Chef Baek
Pernod Ricard Korea, the Korean unit of the global wine and spirits company Pernod Ricard, announced that it has partnered with Junior Chamber International Korea (JCI Korea) to launch the ‘Drink More Water’ responsible drinking campaign.In line with its Sustainability and Responsibility roadmap ‘Go
Foreign franchise companies continue to make forays into the Korean market. While various types of food brands such as hamburgers, chicken, and coffee shops have already established themselves locally, there are still many companies that are poised to enter.However, there is no guarantee that all br
The Korea Ginseng Corporation (KGC) signed a sponsorship agreement with LPGA star Andrea Lee on May 19 (local time).Andrea Lee, a Stanford alumni who turned pro in 2019, is considered one of the most watched golfers in the U.S. after winning the LPGA's Epson Tour and the Cambia Portland Classic
SK Group will sponsor a large-scale art festival and Korean cultural event in New York City this summer.According to the SK Supex Council on May 14, SK E&S, SKC, SK On, SK C&C, and SK E&C will be the main sponsors of the Lincoln Center’s Summer for the City, which will run in New York City from June
Park Hyatt Busan, the epitome of a luxury hotel in Busan, has selected Roman Kardashov as its new general manager.A Russian, Mr. Roman Kardashov, spent his school days in Hong Kong and gained valuable front-line experience as an F&B intern at Lindner Golf & Ski Hotel Rhodania in Crans Montana, Switz
The New Zealand Wine Festivals, which aim to provide an enjoyable experience for all guests, are back this year. These sought after events in Seoul and Busan aim to leverage the rapid growth and popularity of a wide range of New Zealand’s top wines from the country’s globally celebrated wine regions
CJ CheilJedang announced on May 2 that it will launch a project to discover and nurture promising young Korean chefs to further accelerate the spread of Korean foods around the world.The project is led by Lee Seon-ho, the eldest son of CJ Group Chairman Lee Jae-hyun.First, CJ CheilJedang will suppor
A nonalcoholic beer has been recalled after the amount of bacteria in it was found to exceed the limit.The Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) announced on May 1 that it has suspended the sale of "OB Beer Budweiser Zero" and ordered its recall due to bacterial counts exceeding the standar
The world has a plastic problem. This was the clear realization that drove Konrad Becker and his three co-founders in 2021 to establish Would You Love (WYL), a Seoul-based startup with a mission to make the world more sustainable. Motivated by reports that Korea was responsible for some of the world
Ballantine’s, the world’s number 2 Scotch whisky, and believers of investing in time, unveils its stunning new 40 Year Old Masterclass Collection; a precious series that will see the annual release over five years of five exceptional expressions of Ballantine’s 40 Year Old whisky.Serving as a tribut
Pernod Ricard Korea announced that it will open a pop-up at Hyundai Department Pangyo Store for its modern classic Scotch whisky brand Ballantine’s, “Ballantine’s Single Malt Glenburgie: Unveiling Centuries Old Secrets”, until 30 April (Sunday).‘Ballantine’s Single Malt Glenburgie’, as one of the th
Manchester City Football Club (Manchester City) and Atlético de Madrid (Atletico Madrid) are to visit Korea in July to participate in the Coupang Play Series. Manchester City and Atletico Madrid are iconic teams of the Premier League and La Liga, respectively. Coupang Play is expected to continue th
Pernod Ricard Korea, the Korean unit of the wine and spirits company Pernod Ricard, has been operating annual digital campaigns since 2020 as a means to promote responsible drinking. The company has been working to provide consumers with simple tips for responsible drinking that can be easily practi
French luxury brand Louis Vuitton will hold a fashion show on April 29 at Jamsu Bridge over the Han River in Seoul.According to Louis Vuitton Korea on April 19, Louis Vuitton will unveil its 2023 Pre-fall Collection for the first time under the lights of Jamsu Bridge over the Han River in Seoul. The