Business
The Rise of New K-Beauty Titans: How Three Young CEOs Are Reshaping Korea’s Beauty Industry The Fall of Traditional Beauty Giants The Korean beauty industry is witnessing a dramatic shift as traditional powerhouses lose their dominance. Companies like Amorepacific, LG Household & Health Care, and Aekyung Industrial, once considered the untouchable giants of K-beauty, are … Read more
Korea’s Upgraded K-Pass: Greater Bargains in Public Transit from 2026 Introduction to New K-Pass Features Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport has announced the launch of new features for the K-Pass, which promises even greater savings for public transit users throughout Korea from 2026. The government’s increased investment signals major changes for bus and … Read more
From Glory of BTS to Legal Battles: The Challenges Facing “Bang Si-hyuk” “Bang Si-hyuk,” the founder and chairman of Hybe, once hailed as a pioneer of the K-pop industry thanks to the unprecedented global success of BTS, is now embroiled in a serious legal controversy. His company Hybe faces intense scrutiny amid allegations of stock … Read more
K-Beauty’s New Delivery Revolution: Inside Olive Young’s Urban Fulfillment Centers The Rise of Smart Urban Warehouses The country that gave the world “K-beauty” is not only a leading beauty producer but also a master of swift delivery, reaching customers within hours—sometimes within just one. At the center of this transformation is “Olive Young,” Korea’s largest … Read more
Global and Local Chains Heat Up Competition The Rise of the Korean Burger Market Korea’s craving for burgers is quickly turning what was once an occasional treat into a staple of the weekly diet. In fact, research shows the local burger market has grown from 2.1 trillion won in 2014 to an estimated 5 trillion … Read more