S. Korea to reflect subscriptions, smartwatch costs in consumer price data

S. Korea's consumer prices rise to highest in 30 months in June

S. Korea's consumer prices rise to highest in 30 months in June

Online shopping sales up 10 pct on higher foodstuff, cosmetics demand

SEOUL, July 1 (Yonhap) -- Online shopping sales in South Korea moved up 10 perce...

Why foreign shoppers are flocking to this Seoul lifestyle store

Why foreign shoppers are flocking to this Seoul lifestyle store

General : Shift In Spending Pattern Sees Focus On Essentials During Mega Sales - Lazada

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysian consumers are increasingly shifting their spending during mega sales campaigns away from luxury goods towards essential items, as they prioritise offers from trusted sellers and brands.

'No Japan' boycott fades as Japanese products regain favor

South Koreans appear to have moved on from a consumer boycott of Japanese goods sparked by a bitter bilateral dispute in 2019, with Japanese beer imports hitting a record high and younger consumers showing waning support for the campaign. South Korea imported 100,322 metric tons of Japanese beer last year, the first time annual imports have exceeded 100,000 tons, according to the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety's annual report on imported food inspections released Monday. The figures underscore

Why Korea’s Healthy HMR Market May Depend on Trust, Not Marketing Claims

Health has become one of the most powerful selling points in Korea’s food industry. Low-sugar snacks, protein-rich meals, wellness-focused products, and personalized nutrition solutions are appearing across retail shelves and online marketplaces. But as consumers become more familiar with health-oriented food claims, a new greater challenge is emerging today: global food startups and companies must [] The post Why Korea’s Healthy HMR Market May Depend on Trust, Not Marketing Claims first appeared on KoreaTechDesk | Korean Startup and Technology News.

Investors Face Rotation Dilemma: Markets Snapshot

On Tuesday, the semiconductor-heavy Kospi Index in South Korea dropped 10 from all-time highs. At the same time, investors rotated to the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index which climbed more than 4 in a single day, its biggest advance since April 2025. Opening Trade guests discuss whether this signals an impending bear market, with rising inflation, tariff pass-through effects, and the possibility of central bank interest-rate hikes all adding to market risks. (Source: Bloomberg)

South Korea’s monthly exports top $100B for first time

South Korea’s monthly exports top $100B for first time

The Real Cost Of Glass Skin: Inside India's K-Beauty Obsession

Dermats say it's an economic irony that Indian consumers pay premium prices for Korean beauty products that don't work in India's tropical climate.

Korea Box Office: ‘Moana’ Captures Crown While ‘The Eyes’ Retains Second Place

Disney’s live-action reimagining “Moana” sailed straight to the top of the South Korean box office during the weekend of Jul. 10–12. According to data from KOBIS, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council, the film generated 3 million from 403,931 admissions over the three-day frame, securing a 36.53 share of the weekend market. []

Fruit and vegetables fill North Korea’s markets as prices climb

North Korean markets are stocked with more imported fruit and greenhouse-grown produce than they have been in years, but soaring prices are leaving many shoppers priced out even as the displays look more abundant than ever. According to a Daily NK source in North Hamgyong province, markets in Hoeryong and other cities have recently seen []

Philippine peso leads Asian currencies lower, Malaysian ringgit up

The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0205 GMT. CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Currency Latest bid Previous day Pct Move Japan yen 161.710 161.77 +0.04 Sing dlr 1.297 1.2966 -0.02 Taiwan dlr 31.840 31.751 -0.28 Korean won 1548.700 1542.7 -0.39 Baht 33.410 33.41 -0.01 Peso 61.298 60.876 -0.69 Rupiah 17950.000 [] The post Philippine peso leads Asian currencies lower, Malaysian ringgit up appeared first on Interaksyon.

As Tex-Mex chains close nationwide, Korean barbecue booms across America

The Korean barbecue market is projected to reach 13.2 billion by 2034, as K-pop culture and social media drive Gen Z and millennial dining trends nationwide.

Tech Weekly: SK Hynix takes the lead, Apple hikes prices

From SK Hynix overtaking Samsung Electronics as South Korea's most valuable listed company to Apple's plan to raise prices for its products, here is a round up of the tech and innovation stories making headlines this week. #News #Technology #Reuters #Newsfeed 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

North Korea tightens control of local market prices since pandemic: report

North Korea has expanded the state’s role in regulating consumer goods prices since the COVID-19 pandemic as it continues to control economic activity within its borders, according to a Japanese journalist. Black markets (jangmadang), that sell food, clothes and foreign goods largely set their own prices until around 2020, but are now increasingly influenced by []

South Korea flags a record $530bn budget, paid for by the AI chip boom

South Korea will draw up record budget spending of more than 800 trillion won (530.97bn) for fiscal 2027, supported by stronger tax revenues from the booming AI chip industry, the government said on Monday. It is the clearest sign yet that Seoul intends to spend the semiconductor windfall rather than save it, an argument the [] This story continues at The Next Web