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.
SPC to operate Shake Shack burger chain in Malaysia
A promotional image released by SPC Group, Korea's food and confectionary conglomerate, Sunday, marks the firm being granted a license to run U.S. burger chain Shake Shack in Malaysia. Beginning in 2023, SPC Group will operate 10 Shake Shack restaurants in Malaysia by 2031. The company so far runs 30 Shake Shack stores in Korea and eight in Singapore, after opening its first store in Seoul's upmarket Gangnam District in 2016. Courtesy of SPC Group
By Yi Whan-woo