C-Commerce Is Reshaping Korea’s Retail Market AliExpress and Temu Are Changing the Game Chinese e-commerce platforms are no longer outsiders in Korea. AliExpress and Temu are now major players, pulling in millions of monthly active users. With 8.57 million users for AliExpress and 8 million for Temu in early 2026, they have already surpassed several … Read more
Why Young Koreans Love Daiso in 2026 Inflation Changed the Way People Spend Daiso is becoming one of the hottest shopping places for young Koreans, and the reason is simple: inflation changed everything. Since prices have kept rising, many people in their 20s and 30s are no longer focused on not spending at all. Instead, … Read more
The Viral “Map for Beggars” Helping Koreans Find Cheap Eats Under $7 A New Website Goes Viral Among Budget-Conscious Koreans Okay this is actually GENIUS! A crowdsourced website called “Geojimap” (which literally translates to “map for beggars”) has gone completely viral among young Koreans trying to cope with rising dining costs. The platform aggregates user … Read more
Kalguksu Price Surge Hits Wallets Hard Rising Costs Transform Affordable Comfort Food The era of affordable comfort food in Seoul might be coming to an end. Recent data reveals that kalguksu prices have soared nearly 5%, making it the fastest-rising menu item among popular dining options. 서울의 저렴한 안심 음식 시대가 막을 내리고 있습니다. 최근 … Read more
South Korean Franchise Industry Faces Growing Revenue Gap Between Headquarters and Store Owners Concerning Trends in Franchise Performance The South Korean franchise industry is experiencing a significant disparity in revenue growth between headquarters and individual store owners. Recent data reveals that while franchise headquarters have seen substantial growth, individual outlet owners are struggling with declining … Read more