Why Young Couples Are Skipping Expensive Traditions The Wedding Formula Young Koreans Are Starting to Reject For a long time, getting married in Korea often meant following a familiar and expensive formula. One of the biggest symbols of that system is “sudeume,” the bundled package of studio photography, dress rental and professional makeup. It sounds … Read more
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
A Threat to Korea’s Fashion Market The Rise of Chinese Apparel in Korea In recent years, Korea has experienced an unprecedented influx of low-cost clothing originating from China. Imports have surged, with Korea bringing in billions of dollars’ worth of apparel from China, marking a significant increase compared to previous years. This rapid escalation can … Read more