Back to the future: Consumers return to corded vacuums and top-loading washers

As competition intensifies in the home appliance market with brands racing to introduce cutting-edge features, consumers are increasingly gravitating toward practicality and simplicity. Products with only essential functions are making a comeback.

2025-11-20

Court demands clarity from Cuckoo Electronics in lawsuit against Kim Soo-hyun

A court has told Cuckoo Electronics, the company famous for its rice cookers, to explain why it is suing actor Kim Soo-hyun for 2 billion won ($1.4 million), saying the company needs to be clearer about its claims.

2025-11-14

Korean appliance maker Cuckoo successfully lists local subsidiary on Malaysian exchange

Cuckoo, a Korean home appliance company known for its rice cookers, successfully listed its Malaysian subsidiary on its stock market, marking a milestone after more than a decade of establishing a foothold in the country’s appliance rental market.

2025-06-25

North increases operations in Kaesong Industrial Complex almost three-fold

North Korea has increased its operations in the Kaesong Industrial Complex almost three-fold since last year, Seoul officials recently told the JoongAng Ilbo.

2023-04-18

Second-tier appliance makers achieve A-list profits

Cuckoo Electronics, Winiadimchae and Winix, medium-sized home appliance makers, are experiencing boomlets as customers splurge to upgrade their homes.

2021-06-02

Coway finds fortune in Malaysia

Travelers deplaning at Kuala Lumpur International Airport are greeted by those ubiquitous Samsung large-screen televisions. They also find themselves face-to-face with another Korean brand not so well known: Coway.

2021-03-30