Nam Hyun-woo has worked as a staff writer at The Korea Times since 2013, mostly covering business and politics. He currently belongs to the Business Desk where he covers topics such as emerging tech, AI, ICT and Korea's chaebol community. Prior to joining the team, he was the paper's correspondent for the presidential office of Korea during the Yoon Suk Yeol and Moon Jae-in administrations.
Best franchisees
Ediya Coffee CEO Moon Chang-ki, second from left, poses with owners of the best branches during an award ceremony at the coffee franchiser's headquarters in Nonhyeon-dong, Seoul, Friday. Ediya Coffee awarded 137 branches out of its total 2,500 as best franchisees for their quality services. The company paid branch owners and part-timers a combined 150 million won ($134,300) as prize money. / Courtesy of Ediya Coffee
By Nam Hyun-woo