South Korea

Lemaire enters South Korean luxury market

It will be the first flagship store outside of France.

Nitori expands to South Korea

It has partnered with local supermarket chain Emart to open its first South Korean outlet.

Lazada, Seoul Business Agency partner to support Korean SMEs' growth

The SMEs will be first onboarded in Lazada Singapore.

South Korea’s e-commerce market to exceed $160b in 2027

It is backed by increasing consumer confidence and smartphone penetration.

A.S. Watson, Amorepacific ink deal to offer more K-Beauty products

Derma and premium skincare brands will be launched in Watson stores in Asia and Europe.

Tim Hortons to launch in South Korea

It signed a master franchisee agreement with South Korean QSR chain BKR Co. Ltd.

SKS Capital invests in South Korea’s Grace

The $5m raised will be used for Grace’s business expansion.

South Korea retail sales up 7.9% in February

The operating days during the Seollal holidays helped boost sales.

South Korean restaurants feel the pinch of surging delivery costs

Higher demand for food delivery workers has ramped up the cost of labour in the industry.

South Korean department stores enjoy sales rebound

Many reported growth in sales from foreign customers.

Redbubble faces inflation-led headwinds despite cost-cutting

Investors have turned bearish because of changes in consumer behaviour.

Convenience stores go green in South Korea

Emart24 and 7-Eleven have ramped up their promotion of eco-friendly cups.