Korean retailers expand social media presence to entice foreign tourists

With more foreign tourists visiting Korea, retailers are expanding their presence on social media, including major Chinese platforms, through experience-based content and event promotions unique to Korea.

2026-03-18

More Koreans getting breakfast at convenience stores as food prices, one-person households both rise

More people in Korea are buying breakfast at convenience stores on their way to work or school, say retailers. Rising food prices and an increase in single-person households are driving the shift, especially among consumers in their 30s and 40s.

2026-03-09

'Culinary Class Wars' inspires new wave of convenience store collaborations

Following the conclusion of the second season of Netflix’s hit cooking reality show “Culinary Class Wars” (2024–), convenience store chains in Korea have launched collaboration products to attract customers.

2026-01-18

Local market saturation, global K-culture popularity fuel overseas franchisee interest

As Korea’s convenience store market reaches saturation at home, chains like CU and GS25 are increasingly drawing interest from would-be entrepreneurs looking abroad.

2026-01-12

GS25 to introduce two new delivery services for next-day parcel delivery

GS25, the local convenience store chain operated by GS Retail, announced Monday that it will launch two new delivery services beginning Dec. 29, both of which guarantee next-day delivery for parcels received before 6 p.m.

2025-12-15

GS25 tops 1 million followers on YouTube, Instagram as short-form videos gain traction

GS25, the convenience store chain operated by GS Retail, announced Monday that it has surpassed 1 million followers on both YouTube and Instagram.

2025-10-27

Scent of roasted sweet potatoes returns as Korean convenience stores roll out winter items early

Convenience store chains are wasting no time in welcoming winter lineups, rolling out roasted sweet potatoes, fish-shaped pastries and hot packs weeks earlier than usual as cooler weather sets in and consumers tighten their wallets amid inflation.

2025-09-25

Banana milk a hit at Incheon airport as Chinese tourists snap it up by the cooler bag

At Incheon International Airport, convenience store fridges are turning into banana milk depots, as Chinese tourists snap up Korea’s iconic yellow-bottled drink by the armful.

2025-09-22

'KPop Demon Hunters' uncut gimbap goes viral — the convenience stores serving it up

As the "KPop Demon Hunters" craze drives fans to Korean food seen in the Netflix animation, convenience stores are jumping on the trend with gimbap inspired by — or in direct collaboration with — the film.

2025-09-18

GS25 to roll out ready-to-eat meals in collaboration with 'KPop Demon Hunters'

Convenience store chain GS25 will roll out products made in collaboration with Netflix’s hit animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” starting Sept. 17, operator GS Retail announced Wednesday.

2025-09-10

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