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Wed, August 15, 2018 | 09:06

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Fake Korean brands sprout across Asia

Mumuso, a retailer that has been thriving across Asia over the past few years, claims to be a Korean company. But no one recognizes the brand in Korea, where it has no sales office. Headquartered in Shanghai, the company and most of its employees are Chinese and its products are made in China.

Light industries | 2018-07-17 09:56

Lotte to open new hotel in Vladivostok this week

After three months of repair and remodeling work, the 153-room hotel is set to open to the public on Thursday, Lotte said.

Light industries | 2018-07-16 10:43

E-Mart to launch beauty brand in Saudi Arabia next week

In November, the Korean firm signed an agreement with the kingdom's major retail group Fawaz Alhokair to open the beauty store Scentence at the Al Nakheel Mall operated by the Saudi company, which averages 25,000 daily visitors.

Light industries | 2018-07-16 10:32

Retailers enjoy brisk sales of 'home training' equipment

As more people choose to work out at home, the fitness equipment market has been growing. According to a recent Shinsegae Department Store survey, sales of "home training" related products such as treadmills, yoga mats and indoor bicycles jumped seven times during the first half this year, compared to the same period last year.

Light industries | 2018-07-15 18:26

Weber Shandwick in 'awkward' partnership

GM Korea and PR agency Weber Shandwick Korea are in an “awkward” partnership as the agency was“parachuted” in to assist the carmaker's media relations, under General Motors headquarters' guidelines.

Light industries | 2018-07-15 17:21

K-beauty products popular in Mexico with World Cup fever

Korean beauty and fashion products have become more popular in Mexico after Korea's impressive win over defending World Cup champion Germany ensured the Latin American country's advance to the round of 16 last month, eBay Korea said Thursday.

Light industries | 2018-07-12 16:56

Fish market vendors clash with officials over forced relocation

Angry vendors at a major fish market in Seoul clashed Thursday with officials who attempted to carry out a court order for a forced relocation of their shops, citing unfair terms of the deal.

Light industries | 2018-07-12 15:16

Home plus opens warehouse store in Seoul

The second basement of Home plus' Mokdong branch in southwestern Seoul looked totally different, Wednesday, as the discount store's space selling groceries has been converted into a warehouse store with capacious shelves piled with boxes.

Light industries | 2018-07-11 17:04

Yuhan-Kimberly, Hyundai Department in trouble for hiring ex-FTC officials

Prosecutors are searching a number of companies as part of their investigation into allegations that former senior officials at Korea's antitrust watchdog found jobs at large companies before the period disallowing them from seeking employment at private firms expired.

Light industries | 2018-07-11 16:50

Macallan's brand image tarnished by disorganized event

Whisky enthusiasts in Korea were disappointed at an event hosted by Edrington Korea earlier this week to introduce the Macallan Edition No. 4 single malt whisky to consumers here.

Light industries | 2018-07-11 15:41

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