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Retailers in South Korea are reporting increased sales of face masks and rapid antigen tests as domestic coronavirus cases begin to climb again. Health officials are monitoring the trend closely while advising continued preventive measures.
Harold Rogers, interim CEO of e-commerce giant Coupang Corp., attended a closed-door House hearing in Washington on Monday, as the US-listed firm has been under investigation in South Korea over a massive data leak. Rogers did not respond when asked by reporters if he had anything to say to South Korean consumers, as he appeared for the hearing, which was hosted by the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform and Antitrust Subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee. His appearance came after R
A survey in South Korea revealed that the majority of consumers are against paying for side-dish (banchan) refills at restaurants, with many expressing discomfort or a willingness to stop visiting establishments that charge.
Japan's Takara is increasing its efforts to cater to the rising demand for sake among South Korean consumers, indicating a growing taste for the beverage in the country.
South Korean consumers are increasingly looking for more affordable alternatives as the Iran war contributes to the weakening of the won against the US dollar.