South Korea

South Korea's major retailers' sales climb 9% on strong offline, online demand

Offline sales rose 9.3%, whilst online sales increased 8.8%.
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Temu partners with Korea's IP protection agency to fight counterfeits

Temu will speed up enforcement against IP violations.

Calvin Klein expands SK footprint with new Seoul store

The three-storey store is located in Seongdong-gu. 

UNIQLO opens its largest South Korea store in Myeongdong

The store spans about 3,200 sqm across three floors.

K-Swiss brings 'House of Court' concept to new Seoul flagship

It is is inspired by the brand’s California tennis heritage.

Amorepacific reopens Seoul flagship with AI-driven beauty tech

It features AI-driven skin and scalp diagnostics.

Online shopping boosts South Korea retail sales by 5.6% in March

Department stores recorded the strongest performance.

Olive Young expands regional flagship stores as anchor strategy for local growth

At least 43 large stores will be opened or renovated outside the capital area.

Olive Young adopts Gemini Enterprise across operations in AI push

It will also be used to monitor product displays and inventory in real time.

CJ Olive Young to launch ‘Olive Point’ loyalty system in May

Points can be used like cash across its online and offline stores.

Selective retail transactions favour prime high street locations in Seoul

Tourism recovery is driving foot traffic and supporting key retail corridors.

Amorepacific partners with Viol Medical to expand beauty device offerings

Collaboration covers product development, marketing, and home beauty devices.

K-Pop signed singles, photocards turn fans into investors

Premium items have appreciated like blue-chip collectibles.