Yi Whan-woo is a Korea Times journalist primarily covering finance. He writes in-depth articles on macroeconomy and financial markets and previously covered sports, politics, diplomacy and inter-Korean affairs, among others. Feel free to contact him at yistory@koreatimes.co.kr.
Orion offers free beer to women
By Yi Whan-woo
Models pose with glasses of craft beers that Market O produces in this file photo. / Courtesy of Orion
By Yi Whan-woo
Market O Restaurant’s outlet in Yeouido will offer free craft beer to its female customers until Aug. 31.
On Tuesday, the casual dining restaurant franchise run by Orion, a leading food manufacturer, said it will hold the event to promote four new kinds of ale produced by an Orion brewery. Female customers will each receive a glass of any of the new beers after 2 p.m. every day except Sunday.
The dark ale and gold ale cost 5,500 won ($4.90) per glass. According to Market O, the dark ale is made of smoke-dried barley and has a strong taste. The golden ale has a sweet taste.
Market O has also introduced several dishes to go with its new craft beers. These include Finger Wings, which are sour-tasting chicken wings, and Real Roast Chicken, which is a whole chicken baked in the oven and comes with a side of salad.
Orion opened Market O in August 2003 with a goal to provide healthy and fresh food with low calories. Three of the four Market O outlets are in Seoul. The outlet in the financial district of Yeouido is the only one that includes a pub.