US coffee giant latest to impose price hikes, adding to growing burden on coffee-loving KoreansKoreans will soon pay more for Starbucks, as the chain announced a price hike Monday for 22 beverages, effective Jan. 24. The price of its signature tall Americano, the most popular item on the menu, will increase by 200 won to 4,700 won ($3.25 ( Read more... )

Stray Kids, Enhypen, TXT, Twice stand strong on Luminate's album sales chart

Expert points to unique relationship between K-pop artists and fans as well as agencies' strategiesDespite the dominance of streaming in today’s music landscape, K-pop albums continued to secure a remarkable position in global physical sales last year ( Read more... )

Korea's exports of cosmetic products exceeded $10 billion last year, marking a significant milestone for the K-beauty industry, government data showed Monday ( Read more... )

Luxury fashion brands in Korea are set to increase retail prices for their products in the new year, further pushing high-end goods out of reach for average consumers in the country ( Read more... )

Starbucks, Gong cha see 'lock-in' effects, rising salesMajor coffee franchises are embracing subscription services as a new trend, offering customers perks such as free drinks for a specified period or exclusive coupons for store benefits ( Read more... )

The entertainment industry is projected to see strong growth next year, driven by the anticipated comebacks of major acts like BTS and BLACKPINK, according to brokerage houses Tuesday ( Read more... )

Seoul is the most cost-effective city to live in globally, according to Compare the Market Australia, a price comparison service ( Read more... )

South Korea’s Supreme Court has decided to consider another aspect of the SK Group chairman’s bid to overturn the country's most expensive divorce suit, opening up the possibility for the head of Korea’s second-largest conglomerate to reduce the size of the settlement ( Read more... )

Celebrity chef Paik Jong-won’s franchise company Theborn Korea made a strong debut on the Kospi market Wednesday as investors endorsed his affordable food brands and his popularity grew globally, with a recent Netflix series giving further tailwind to his business ( Read more... )

Blackpink’s Rose is making waves with her latest single, “APT,” a collaboration with American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars, which is not only topping global music charts around the world but also boosting related stock prices ( Read more... )